Christian’s POV
I landed over a hundred meters away, creating a crater in the desert sand.
Groaning, I got to my feet to see a hole in my chest, but it started to heal rapidly thanks to my regenerative abilities.
I looked up to see what had caused that and found Blade standing protectively in front of Bella, his stance ready for battle.
As I approached, the sight of Blade standing protectively before Bella brought a twisted smile to my lips.
He was a formidable opponent, his reputation well-earned. But today, he would learn the price of defying me.
Blade's stance was rigid, his hands poised to strike. The distance between us, a mere hundred feet, felt charged with an impending confrontation.
The pain in my chest, where his punch had landed earlier, pulsed faintly but was quickly
