Hardin's POV

I did not take the time to guess what she was about to talk about but kept mute and waited for her to talk. She took a deep breath, tilting her head away slowly as if she were thinking of how to say what she wanted to say.

“I'm waiting,” I said in a low tone as I moved closer to give her a kiss, but she moved away slowly, avoiding my kiss.

“It's about the training I told you yesterday. I just want to learn how to defend myself from people.” I said in a low tone slowly as if I were counting my words as I...