Chapter 45

Dario

Breath flowed smoothly from my nose, and my heart beat steadily against my ribs. I kept my gaze fixed on the woman in front of me as we circled each other. The mats beneath our feet softened the sound of our movements, but nothing escaped my notice.

Clara lunged.

I feinted sideways, caught her wrist, and spun her effortlessly around to pin her arm behind her.

“Too predictable,” I teased, my