Fenris's eyes blazed with fury as he charged straight at me. I ducked instinctively, dropping low and sliding across the ground, narrowly escaping the deadly arc of his claws. In a heartbeat, I sprang to my feet and unleashed a powerful roundhouse kick. I put everything I had into it, yet it only forced him back a few inches.
A wicked grin spread across his face, his eyes glinting with excitement. I gritted my teeth, knowing I had to stay on the offensive while keeping clear of his claws. Maintaining distance was my best option, so I relied on a flurry of kicks. Despite my efforts, his claws found their mark more than once, tearing through my leggings and staining them crimson with my blood. The pain seared through me, drawing a guttural roar from my throat, but it also sent a surge of ad
