Chapter 26

ELIZA’S POV “Don't wait for an offense to have a defense. Be calculative, learn to study your opponent.”Alexander's voice rang out in the training grounds. The sounds of swords clicking against each other guided me closer to the training grounds. It was alive just as it used to be, the Gammas - our warriors in view - gathered around Alexander and the lady he was sparring with, watching and observing while the older warriors were in groups, rehashing their knowledge amongst themselves. “Now attack me.” I folded my arms under my breasts and watched Alexander spar with the lady. His movements were calculated. Precise. I guess this preacher did practice what he preached. The lady lunged forward but Alexander moved to the side and in a swift move, he snatched her sword off her hand and pinned both swords to her neck. “What should I do with your head, Cassie? Drink from it or put it on a spike?” The girl between the swords chuckled but I heard the fear in her voice. “Learn to read your oppon