Souls of Steel

My breathing slowly begins to return to its normal rhythm as I keep my eyes on Abaddon. I can still feel my heart pounding against my ribs and the heat lingering in my muscles after the fight. A thin layer of sweat covers my skin, and several strands of hair have come loose from my braid, sticking to my forehead and cheeks.

The room is still warm from the burning fireplaces, and the air smells of