Chapter Fifty

“Are you always such a hardass?”

“When it comes to training Skiá? Always.”

Liora wiped the sweat from her forehead, rotating her shoulders. For the last hour, she sparred with Nikolai, struggling to outmaneuver him with her shadow abilities. No matter where she billowed to, he was always there to block the attack. It was almost as if he could anticipate her every move.

“Can’t you take it easy? This is my first day.” She ducked as he swiped at her head, kicking his feet out from under him. He billowed before he could hit the ground and reappeared behind her.

“I wouldn’t be the best trainer in my Den if I did that now would I?” He pressed his forearm to her throat, locking her in. Smirking, Liora twisted her head just enough so she could sink her teeth into his wrist.

Nikolai groaned, releasing his hold. “That’s cheating.”

“You’ve been busting my ass for the last hour,” Liora grinned devilishly, stalking towards him. “Time for a break.” Pushing him against the wall, she pressed her mout