I step back quickly, catching myself.
"That would have easily been your jaw," he says calmly.
"Oh good, we're doing commentary now."
I swing again, this time faster.
He dodges and my knuckles pass right in front of his chest. He counters immediately, tapping the side of my arm.
"Open."
I grit my teeth.
"I know."
He doesn't give me time to reset, his foot sweeps lightly against my ankle. Nt enough to knock me down completely, but enough that I have to hop backward to stay upright.
Okay. Now I'm getting annoyed.
"Seriously?" I mutter.
"Focus."
"I am focused."
"Then stop reacting late."
I move again, trying to close the distance faster this time. I try left hand then right, then a quick elbow toward his ribs. For a second I think I might actually land it but Zane catches my arm mid-motion and shifts sideways , the movement pulling me off balance again.
