Daniel

I pulled Aria with me, trying to figure out where I was heading. I never intended to go anywhere with her. As soon as I saw her coming with Ella, my father’s words came to mind and I imagined her sparring with our male warriors who had their hands on her, touching her all over. I flipped and out of reflex pulled her away, dragging her behind me. I walked fast and she tried to keep up but ended up running behind me as I held her.

We reached the indoor gym, and I pushed ...