Chapter 349: Crossroads II

"Come on, Lana, you've got to hit harder than that," Damon said, standing firm as he prepared to absorb a leg kick.

His stance was steady, his confidence unshaken.

Svetlana smirked, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Hey, I just don't want to hurt you, okay?"

Damon grinned, his voice playful. "Yeah, I'm sure you'll make me feel better if you do. So, come on, show me what you've got." He winked at her, teasingly.

She rolled her eyes and said something under her breath as she moved her body.

She became more focused, and her body tensed up like a spring ready to fire.

She shot forward, her leg swinging in a crisp arc.

But just as Damon prepared to brace for impact, his phone started ringing from the bench behind him.

The distraction was brief but enough.

Thwack!

The kick went right through Damon's leg and hit it hard.

He reacted right away, he winced and stumbled a little as the pain spread through his quad.