I sighed and threw another knife, making sure not to hit the centre of the target this time. I couldn't be too good. That would raise questions that I couldn't be bothered to lie about.

"Right, come with me," Jasper said and led me over to one of the sparring mats.

"I'm not touching you," I said immediately.

"Daisy, I'm not going to do anything. We're just going to spar."

"No."

"Daisy," Jasper said softly. "I wouldn't do anything you're uncomfortable with."

"But you'll happily fight me?"

"I wouldn't hurt you," Jasper said seriously. "Okay, maybe a little, but you can't spar without getting a bit hurt."

"We've already done...