My eyes darkened with disdain, as I stood facing her. Her every move filled with clumsiness and weakness. My jaw tightened with irritation, my voice a growl as I spoke, "Again. And try to do it right this time."

As she moved to follow my command, I watched her with a mixture of annoyance and mockery. I took a small measure of pleasure in her every mistake, each one confirming my initial impression of her.

I almost begged Rhysand to let Azriel train her instead, but no… they both enjoyed taunting me too much. Both Az and Rhys knew how much the girl hated my guts, and how infuriating I found her. ”Again.” I snapped, my eyes narrowing.