Chapter 36 - Training

Ciara's POV

All three of us charge at each other in one swift motion. I keep an eye on their every move closely since it's been a while since we last sparred, and I know they have probably improved their fighting styles. While James goes high attack and Noah goes for a lower attack, I narrowly see the combo attack and barrel roll to the left just in time to avoid the collision of punches and kicks.

James tries to sweep my legs from under me just as Noah punches me in the chest. Some of the wind is knocked out as I land on my back, but I quickly jump to my feet and throw a few face punches of my own at Noah. He’s able to block some of the blows but not all. He ducks down low to punch me on the side of my ribs. I let out a groan. James grabs me from behind, wrapping his arms around me, trying to squeeze the air out of my lungs hoping I will tap out. I’m unable to move my arms, so I move a leg between his and try sweeping one leg while pushing my body back against his. James loses his b