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CHAPTER 94
~Valerie's POV~
Kai caught me mid-strike, twisting my wrist, flipping me halfway—but I recovered fast, spinning inside his hold and driving my knee up toward his ribs.
He deflected, barely, then swept my leg again, and this time I didn't land clean.
I hit the mat hard as the breath left my lungs.
Before I could move, recover from that hit, Kai's knee pressed to my shoulder, pinning me. His hand hovered just over my throat—not enough to touch, but the warning was there.
"Point," he whispered.
I glared up at him, chest heaving, cheeks flushed.
Cocky bastard.
He offered his hand. I slapped it away and pushed myself up.
"Fine," I muttered. "One-one."
He backed off with a smirk, brushing sweat from his brow. "So... your turn."
My eyes narrowed.
I took a step back, breathing hard, eyes narrowing. "Well?" he asked, eyes twinkling. "We both agreed."