Ritual Combat II

"Over my dead body," I growled out.

My body burned and throbbed in pain but it wasn't anything I hadn't felt before. If anything, I felt even more alive with everything that was going on― the cheers and jeers, the pulsing pain, and the roaring blood that pumped through my body.

I shot forward, taking barely any time to even rest and recover. It evidently surprised Damon, for his eyes widened just a fraction, his eyebrows darting up when he noticed how quickly I neared him. However, with his speed and agility, he dodged my next few punches with great ease.

He backed away or moved just a little out of touch whenever I threw a fist forward. Yet, he made no move to retaliate. We maintained this dance, moving back and forth― I was on the offensive while he was on the defensive. He, however, maintained a consistent smile on his face, the corners of his lips slightly tilted up all throughout.