Nadine was surprised when Zander lunged at her, his fist aimed at her face. Startled, she saw him smirk, but she managed to dodge to the side just in time, her reflexes kicking in. She jabbed at him with her own fist, hitting his ribs.

Zander grunted in pain but came at her again, more determined than before. She was pushed back, struggling to hold her ground. Then she remembered what her mother had taught her. Her mother had been a great warrior before her father made her the Luna of Lunar Crest.

Even though Nadine wasn't great at fighting, she knew a few moves to keep herself safe. She...