Chapter 36

“Ali!” Liam calls to me from the training arena. “Come and spar with me!”

I shake my head no as I stand near Wade, who talks with a few of the guest warriors. Liam doesn’t like my answer. He jogs over and reaches for my hand, which I move behind my back.

“Ah, come on, babe. Let’s show everyone how good of a fighter you have become.”

Liam places his hands on my shoulders and pulls me towards him. Reaching across, I grab his right wrist, spin underneath and put Liam in a submissive position. He chuckles at me and reaches out, swiping my leg, placing himself between my thighs. He reaches up for my arms, trying to pin them.

I place my foot on his leg, duck under his arm, and kick with all my might, sliding out from under him. Shifting my weight, I roll to the side and pop back up on my feet. I step next to Wade again. I place my hands behind my back, at attention. Liam chuckles loudly and stands. He saunters over, smirking at me like I’m some prize in his little