Raven’s POV
I tried following the guards’ movements, mimicking their stances as best as I could.
“Punch, punch…” I muttered, swinging my fists awkwardly through the air.
“Duck, bend…”
I tried to twist my body like the guard I’d been watching, but my foot caught on a loose stone, and before I could catch myself ,
Thud.
“Ouch…” I groaned, landing hard on my butt in the dirt. I sat there, rubbing my sore hip, cursing myself for thinking this would be easy.
Then, I heard a low, soft laugh.
My head snapped up, my heart leaping into my throat, and my breath caught when I saw Rowan standing there, watching me.
My mate.
His dark hair fell into his eyes, and his usual brooding expression was softened by amusement. My wolf, Ara, whimpered with delight at the sight of him, pressing against
