Valerie's attacks came fast and ruthless. Her long legs swept toward Andrew in a relentless series of kicks, but he blocked every strike with his palms, pressing her legs down each time with precise, effortless control.

The longer they fought, the more frustrated she became. She realized that no matter how fierce her offense was, she could not land a single clean hit on him. Continuing this way was pointless, and that smirk on his face only made her angrier.

Was he looking down on her?

Wit