Chapter 87

LEXI

I was acting brave, but in reality, I was praying my training for a few months would be enough to match Auri’s skill since she had been a warrior for a long time. If I had a choice, I would never fight with her, but saying “no” only meant giving her the opportunity to diss me every time we crossed paths.

So, I finally caved in and agreed to her challenge.

My chest heaved as I looked at her with watchful eyes. She struck my shoulder, and it was painful. But I was able to hit her jaw. Her cheek was bruised. At least she couldn’t say I didn’t have the strength for a punch.

I was still trying to regain my balance when she launched forward, her fists flying at furious speed. I dodged and kept stepping backward or sideways to evade her blows. My foot movements were precise and calculated, and I had to thank Harlene for working hard with me on my footwork.

She kept moving forward, attacking with her fists, and more punches and jabs were exchanged between us until I saw an openin