ASHANTI’S POV.“See you tomorrow, Ashanti.” Says Nelly as we both walk out of the arena.“Goodbye.” I wish her and take the hallway on my left that leads outside. It’s three pm and training just ended for the day. Everyone in there, including the Delta — whose name I later got as Kyle — was shocked
REAGAN’S POV.The dual I witnessed between Ashanti and Kyle this morning has been replaying in my mind all day. Never in a thousand years did I think Ashanti was interested in combat or had fighting skills. I was shocked out of my skin.She’s quite a handful to deal with. She’s not only a curious gi
ASHANTI’S POV.“Good morning Nelly.” I offer her a small smile as I walk into the arena. She sure is an early bird because it’s still eight in the morning and she’s already sweating, meaning she has been here for a while now, warming up.“Good morning Ashanti. How are you today?” She asks cheerfully
“Good morning, Delta Kyle.” I greet respectfully.“Good morning, Ashanti.” His scorching gaze hovers all over my face. “You look beautiful this morning.” His words jar in my ears like loud music. Did I hear him right? Did he just compliment me?My eyes widen with surprise.“Thank you.” I croak, stil
ASHANTI’S POV.When I arrive at the bedroom today, I meet Tessa. She rises from her bed with fat smile on her face as she watches me slum on the wool carpet before her bed. I’m sweating and so I don't want to sit on the bed till I have showered.“You look cheerful today.” She remarks and my smile wi
ASHANTI’S POV.“Delta Kyle, thank you very much for walking me home, even though you really didn’t have to.” I tell the Delta as we both stop in front of the Harem building. The fact that he’s walking by my side has earned me glares and shocked stares from the other Harem girls walking around and I
“Rhea.” I call, trying to steady my breath. “You have no business with that picture, so give it back to me. “Please.” My voice breaks in two halves as I add that last word. “Please just give back to me.” My heart is constricting in my chest like there’s a hand around it, squeezing all the blood from
ASHANTI’S POV.I try to stay strong as I scrub the floor. I try to keep myself from crying, but whenever the broken image of the framed photo flashes in my mind, it makes my heart hurt until I can’t take it anymore. I let my tears fall and sob like a baby.That was the only beautiful thing I had lef