Laura swayed on her feet, her breath coming out in short gasps. Every inch of her body screamed in pain. Blood dripped from the corner of her mouth, warm and metallic on her tongue. Her vision blurred, but she forced herself to stay upright.
Don't fall. Don't you dare fall.
She blinked hard, trying to clear her sight. Her legs felt like they might give out any second.
Garrick stood a few feet away, completely unfazed. His arms hung loose at his sides, his glowing eyes gleaming with amusement. He wasn't even trying.
Because he didn't have to.
"Is that really all you've got?" he asked, not even bothering to hide his boredom.
The crowd around them murmured, their whispers cutting through the air like knives.
"She should just stay down."
"This is so pathetic."
"She was never a real wa
