I straightened and then turned around.
My body was covered in a fine layer of sweat. I was breathing harshly and found it a little difficult to catch my breath. Anger still coursed through my veins.
How can they go behind my back?
Spinning around, I raised my sword.
“Again,” I ordered.
Xavier hesitated but got into position when no one else made a move too. They feared me.
One wrong move and I could kill them with a swipe of my sword. Metal clashed as we began fighting.
I managed to cut Xavier on his side.
My movement became faster and more aggressive. It was getting harder for Xavier to keep up. Finally, his sword dropped to the floor. I paused with the blade inches from Xavier’s throat.
He calmly stared back at me.
I slowly relaxed.
Stepping back, I lowered my swords before gl
