CHAPTER 48
FREYA'S POV
"Again."
I am flat on my back for the third time in ten minutes. My lungs are burning. Every muscle screams. Sweat drips into my eyes.
Adrian stands over me. Not even winded. "Get up. We do not have time for breaks."
"I need a second." I gasp out. "Just one second."
"The enemies at the steel mill will not give you a second. They will kill you while you are catching your breath." His voice is harsh. Cold. Nothing like the man who held me this morning. "Now get up."
I force myself to my feet. My legs shake. The training mat is slick with my sweat. We have been at this for two hours straight and he has not let up once.
"Defensive stance." He circles me. "Show me what I taught you."
I position myself. Feet apart. Hands up. Center of gravity low.
He moves so fas
