Calculated Innocence

Leo caught it out of the corner of his eye. He was smart enough to dodge quickly, but the kick still landed hard and sent a sharp pain through him.

"Didn't you hear me tell you to get out of the way?" Talia shouted angrily, her head lowered.

Feeling wronged, Leo got back on his feet and jogged toward the balcony. He needed to take good care of himself and wait for his mom to come save him. He woul