“Shay, are you okay?” I asked, never letting my eyes leave Kane’s. There was turmoil there, and I sensed we weren’t done with this conversation.
“I’m fine, Bri. But Leigh’s not allowed to talk any more while we spar. I think you cracked a couple of my ribs.”
Leigh snickered from somewhere behind me, not the least bit concerned about taking things too far.
“I could never think you’re a lost cause, Brielle. How could you think that?”
“How could I think that? Are you kidding me? You flat-out said that alphas are supposed to mate with alphas. That I didn’t have a chance at beating her. That doesn’t sound like a lost cause to you?”
He stepped forward, reaching for me again, but I stepped out of reach, jerking my chin up as I stared him down. Awkward when he was so much taller than me.
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