“Don’t get cocky,” I shot back, panting. Sweat slid down my temples as I swung again, the force of the hit making my arms tremble. Kaiden blocked it easily, like it was nothing. Show-off.
“You’re getting better,” he said, his tone calm but eyes sharp. “But still too emotional.”
I rolled my eyes. “You mean I’m just a girl with no wolf.”
“No,” he replied, stepping closer. “I mean you’re distracted.”
Before I could answer, his sword slashed toward me again. I barely dodged it, feeling the rush of air near my cheek. The edge was too close.
“Kaiden!” I snapped. “You could’ve cut me!”
“Then you should’ve moved faster,” he said simply.
I let out a frustrated sound. “You’re impossible.”
“Yet you’re still standing here,” he said, smirking.
“Only because I’m stubborn.”
He chuckled lowly, a
