The wind was so strong on that day I could barely keep my eyes open as I sped along on horseback, racing down a narrow path into the heart of the forest. The dirt road had become a mess of mud and water in the midst of the storm, making it hazardous for m...

I cried out in pain as Jeith’s fist struck me straight in the jaw. I staggered back, fighting to keep consciousness, only to have him follow up with a bone-crunching knee to my ribcage. I fell down to my knees, ready to quit and cede the fight to hi...