Eve
I managed to block his attacks, but he adapted faster than I could think, forcing me to push past the limits I thought I had.
"Not bad," Hades said, a low hum of amusement in his voice as I deflected his elbow strike and narrowly dodged a jab to my ribs. "But predictable. You keep telegraphing your moves. Makes it almost boring."
"I'm fine," I snapped, my breath hitching as I threw a quick jab of my own.
His smirk widened, sharp and infuriating. "Fine? Sure you are, little wolf." He sidestepped me with ease, his movements as smooth as water. "But I can see that shoulder of yours is slowing you down. Care to tell me how long you plan to hide it before it gets you killed?"
"I'm not hiding anything." I aimed a kick at his side, but he caught my ankle mid-air, holding it with infuriating ease before letting me go.
