Olivia
My heart pounded in my chest as I faced Nathan, the man I loved more than life itself, now tasked with using my newfound powers against him. His gaze was steady, betraying no hint of emotion as he sized me up, his body coiled like a spring, ready to strike at any moment.
“Olivia,” Freya said, “as your final test, you must fight Nathan using your powers.”
“Nathan?” I choked out. “But I don’t want to hurt him.”
“You won’t hurt me,” Nathan replied calmly. “You just need to win.”
“But—”
“Don’t hold back," he interrupted, his voice low and gravelly. “Show me what you’ve learned.”
I swallowed hard, my mouth suddenly dry. Could I really bring myself to attack my husband, even in a controlled setting like this? But deep down I knew this was a necessary test, a fi
