Chapter 26: Adelaide.

"Do you think Cain is okay?"

The wooden pole comes crashing down against mine and I feel the force of it reverberate through my arms. My fingers are numb and my body is sore but I keep on blocking.

Rhys sends another strike my way and I block. Another and I block.

Another and I feel like my fingers are going to break and fall off. The wood makes a sharp clack as it comes into contact with mine and the thought crosses my mind to ask how he can keep on swinging that.

I doubt he'll answer me and I block again.

Rhy's eyes are dull. The bright green has dimmed to something darker, more brooding. I'm guessing he doesn't like something that happened today, but he won't say what.

I feel something hit my shoulder and I scream.

My pole goes clattering to the floor and I am blind for a moment. The pain is jarring. I look at Rhys and he's staring at me with a hooded expression. He looks away for a moment and drops his pole.

"I think that's enough training for today. Don't go back to your room,