"Let's see what you've got, Kira"

Mira’s words had hit harder than I expected, and there was a sharp tip to them, a clear mockery that made it impossible to ignore. Her tone was laced with smugness, and the slight arch of her brow told me she didn’t expect much from me.

Her eyes were locked on mine, watching, waiting for me and so I did. I moved with purpose, stepping back to keep a safe distance between us. My body was already starting to ache, especially from the blow that I had ...