Beyond Strength

(Kaelen's POV)

Sweat ran down my temple as I swerved to the right at the same time Cyrus’s blade clashed with mine.

He grinned and pushed back, swirling his sword in his hand.

I grinned, but didn’t take my eyes off him. In the past few weeks, I had learned how Cyrus moves. He was like the wind; one minute, he’s before me, and the next he's striking a blow behind my knees.

But not today.

Spending l