CHAPTER 40: LIKE WHAT YOU SEE, AMANDA?
AMANDA'S POV:
“We haven't practiced on our self defence techniques for some days now. When do we resume?”
My stomach still felt like it was being twisted by hot pliers from Gloria’s punches, and that was exactly why I was standing with Steven here. I couldn't be a punching bag anymore. I needed to be able to hit back.
Or defend myself.
“Are you sure you want to train? You said you were... you know, stooling?"
I felt a bit embarrassed. I had even forgotten about that lie. "I'm fine now. Look, I really want us to, you know...start our training again? Like the way we did the other day when we were paired?"
Steven went silent for a second, his eyes searching mine. "I'm not gonna lie, I thought you were avoiding me, Amanda. Donovan's
