Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
Despite the early hesitation, Zoe quickly found herself immersed in the drills, her mind focusing on the steps and not on the anxiety of being watched.
Dominic, ever the show-off, seemed to be enjoying himself more than anyone else. He was fast and fluid, his reactions sharp as he executed the techniques with finesse. Every now and then, he would toss a teasing grin in Zoe’s direction, daring her to keep up.
After a series of warm-up drills, Kellen signaled for the first round of sparring. Zoe felt her stomach tighten as she stepped into the ring with Dominic.
“I’m not going easy on you,” Dominic teased, lowering his stance.