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Nora snorted from across the room and oh how I wanted to punch her.              
    “Keep it clean De Luca,” said Master Jordan. “You don’t want to mess with that one, her kicks are lethal.”
    He chuckled. “Sounds like an interesting challenge.”
    “Well, just never say I didn’t warn you buddy,” replied Master Jordan. He then winked at me and stepped into his office.
    I think Bryce must have thought I was anxious about sparring with someone more advanced, which wasn’t really the case. It was the way he looked at me that started my heart pounding madly in my chest.
    “Hey Cassandra, I was just kidding. I’ll go easy on you,” said Bryce.
    “No, don’t. I can handle it,” I replied breathlessly.
    His piercing blue eyes met mine. “Look, I don’t want to hurt you. I’m obviously twice your size and much farther along in my training. You don’t have a chance against someone as formidable as me.”
    My fantasy of him being a total Adonis crumbled and I stared at him in amazement, wondering if he was for real. I cleared my throat. “You’re serious? You think I’m not going to be challenging enough for you?” I asked.
    “Most women aren’t,” he stated confidently.
    His arrogance irritated me. I’d worked hard on earning my belt and prided myself on being just as good if not better than many of the guys in my class. Chauvinism was something I simply had no tolerance for. I stomped out the small fire he’d created in my stomach and ignored how cute his butt looked in his uniform. “Well, I think the only thing you should go easy on is your own ego.”
    He gave me a surprised look then chuckled.    “Ouch. Man… you are a little wild one aren’t you?”
    You’re going to soon find out , I thought as I put on my helmet and mouth-guard.
    Bryce took his time putting on his own gear, glancing at me occasionally with a wry smile. I refused to let him bother me, though. I couldn’t wait to wipe the cocky grin from his face.
    “Ready yet?” I snapped impatiently.
    “Oh, I’m ready alright. The question is are youready for me , Wild ,” he replied, jumping fluidly to his feet. I had to admit, with his height and combat gear in place, he was intimidating.
    “I’ve been ready. And by the way, I prefer to be called Cassie .”
    He laughed at that, adding more fuel to the fire. I pushed aside my anxiety and let his irritating personality feed my adrenaline. We tapped gloves and I charged after him before he had a chance to study my fighting style. I started with a burst of fast charges and strikes, which took him a little by surprise. I bit my lip to keep from smirking as I circled around Bryce, waiting for his move.
    Bryce nodded his approval then came at me with a roundhouse kick, which I quickly blocked and countered with a couple of moves that would show him how challenging I could be. I jumped up and did a combination roundhouse with an ax-kick. I swiftly followed that move with a hard side thrust kick. This time I couldn’t hide my satisfied grin when I heard him grunt.
    “Okay, not bad,” he said.
    “Told you,” said Master Jordan, who was now standing outside of his office, watching us. “She may have just gotten her black belt, but she’s always been a natural martial artist. Her strikes are quick and solid.”
    I opened my eyes innocently. “Bryce, next time don’t hold back. Give me all you’ve got. Or aren’t you man enough.”
    He gave me a crooked smile and opened his mouth to respond when Master Jordan interrupted. “Like I said, keep it clean over their Mr. De Luca. She‘s a minor.”
    “I’ll be eighteen next month,” I countered.
    Bryce stared at me for a moment, his face crestfallen. “Sorry,” he said. “I thought you were older.”
    “So?” I shrugged. “What does that have to do with anything?”
    He frowned and took a sip of water. “Forget about it,” he said. “Let’s just keep practicing.”
    We spent the rest of the time