Chapter 47: Throw the First Punch

Malcolm

"Malcolm, you Coblynau cocksucker!" Darrius stormed through the chamber.

Even though I knew my actions would cause this, I still cringed inside as I faced him. "It was for your own good."

He strode toward me with heavy footfalls and I braced for what I knew was coming.

A foot from me, he punched me in the face. Blood coated the inside of my mouth. I stood straighter and met his red faced glare.

His fist rose again, but I caught it with my palm.

"I gave you the first punch out of curtesy, strike me again and there will be consequences."

He kicked my thigh, barely missing my balls. "Fuck yer consequences. Ye put Avery in danger by knocking me out with yer sleeping spell."

This time, I didn't hold back and punched him in the chin. His head whipped back with a bone-chilling crack. But he rolled his shoulders forward and raised his fists.

"What good would you do Avery if you couldn't stand up and keep your eyes open at the same time?" I blocked his blow to my head.