CALDER
Thorin threw punch after kick at me in an unrelenting rhythm. His strength and speed were impressive for someone still unmarked. I offered to train with him after breakfast, and he agreed with encouragement from Maya. Remi linked me shortly after we started that Maya and Carson were spending some time together, so I thought I could keep Thorin busy for a while.
“Maya looked much better this morning,” I said as we traded hits, both of us breathing heavily.
“Yea,” he grunted.
“It’s wonderful to see. I always thought she was a nice girl,” I continued.
“Mmhmm,” he said, feinting to the right and then coming in with a hook. I caught him, pushing away his strike. He took a few steps back, breathing heavily. I dropped my stance and pushed my hair out of my face.
“Let’s take a sec
