VENUSRowan tells me to continue, and I force myself to breathe steadily. This time, I will keep my mind clear. I won’t allow any wandering thoughts and any distractions. I focus on him, while doing my best to connect to the forest and the rhythm of my movement.He rushes forward first. His foot cuts across the ground in a sharp arc, aiming for my left side. I twist to avoid it, barely dodging the impact. He follows instantly with a palm strike toward my shoulder. I raise my forearm to block it, the collision sending a small shock up my arm.I respond by shifting my weight back and lifting my arm to create a barrier with my power. A faint shimmer forms around my skin as he tries to push through. His hand meets the invisible shield and stops just before it touches me. The resistance wavers but holds.Rowan steps back, assessing me, then lunges again. I bend my knees and drop low, letting his next strike swipe through the air above my head. Before I can counter, he spins behind me. I pi
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