Chapter 42

I leaped into action, avoiding another rogue that came barreling toward me. I honed in on my training as I remembered the moves that went into the practice. The rogue came close enough for me to sidestep and snap a kick into its ribs, successfully knocking it off balance.

“Awesome shot,” Timothy beamed in amazed appreciation.

“Thank you!” Just stay sharp, I told him, nearly shouting with excitement.

As the fight dragged on, I experienced belongingness with the other warriors present. We engaged in combat together, each one of us intent on defending our pack. In the front lines, I spotted Lucian who was managing the team, calling out orders and assigning warriors to critical areas.

“Look out!” I yelled to a nearby warrior, who was blissfully unaware of the rogue behind him about to strike.

“Thanks!” he called over his shoulder turning quickly to deal with the danger.

The fighting went on and I realized that I was quite graceful myself. I was able to avoid and strike with a high level o