THE ROGUE QUEEN
His fist stopped inches from my jaw.
"Dead," he announced. "Again."
We’d been doing this over and over. I’d reached four blocks twice, but never five. I was so too tired.
My frustration was building with each failed attempt.
"I can't do this," I said, dropping my arms.
"Yes, you can."
"No, I really can't. I'm exhausted. I can barely stand—"
"In a real fight, you won't get to be exhausted. You'll fight until you win or die." His voice was firm but not unkind. "One more round. Give me five blocks."
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