n a v e a h “Go ahead , Naveah , hit the bag ,” He says calmly , gesturing toward the boxing bag I’m furiously glaring at . I watch the bag sway slightly just as Lucian steps behind it , holding it still . Out the corner of my eye I see Alexander stare at us with his mouth slightly agape , his water bottle loosely between his fingers . “Leave , Alexander .” Lucian orders , not averting his eyes from me and I don’t avert mine from the boxing bag . After a long moment of silence , I hear Alexander’s footsteps thud toward the door before the door opens and closes with a click . Now it’s just us . Just Lucian and I . I can feel my heart picking up it’s pace along with my breathing . I’m angry , I can feel it course through me in rapid beats and being this close to Lucian with his eyes on m

