When I arrived at the training room, I didn’t want to go in. I clenched my fists. I knew I had to do this again and was not prepared — especially after what had just happened with Sarinda. The door swished open. “Xander, tell your girlfriend to leave me alone,” I said as a greeting. “What? What happened?” I walked in, but didn’t sit down. “Sarinda happened. She’s out of control. She blasted me in the chest. She told me to keep away from you, and now she knows you kissed me, you stupid jerk.” He scowled. “How does she know about that?” “I told her.” His eyes widened. “What? You thought she wouldn’t find out?” “Why did you tell her?” I started pacing. “I thought she already knew, the way she was abusing me. Tell her to back off.” He folded his arms. “Alright, but I doubt she’ll lis

