Chapter 37

I wheezed in pain, hacking into wild coughs as I staggered back. I tried to block the incoming attack but I wasn't swift enough, my back collided against the jagged surface of the earth beneath me,

A strained gasp slithered out of my parted lips and I clutched the side of my ribs. I made no effort to stand, instead lying flat on the ground,

"Come on! Get up," I heard him command and I shook my head weakly.

This was too much.

Boots appeared by the side of my face and when I looked up, I saw Theo scowling down at me, he stretched a hand, which I gratefully accepted, pulling me to my feet. My arm was still wrapped around my mid-region, the other hand cradling the back of my head,

"What was that for!?" I cried out, glaring at him the best I could, "This isn't training, you're taking out your frustration on me!"

His jaw hung open, mortification plastered on his handsome face, "What!?"

I scoffed, fully turning to face him. I wasn't buying his act one bit, we've been training for half an h