AUTHOR'S POV

Anticipation laced the room as Brock stared up at Annabelle in shock, blood still streaming down his nose. The geek who had been the center of negative attention now stood forgotten next to the jocks that had tormented him only moments ago, all equal in their shock.

Ansel stood a little way behind Annabelle, keeping his distance like the coward he was, waiting to see what Brock would do in retaliation, but even Brock was surprised with Annabelle’s strength.

But it wasn't Brock who spoke first.

"That was a warning. The next time, I won't pull my punch. And I won't stop at one hit."

Not waiting for...