Chapter 28: You know nothing about me

ITHRA  Everyone returned to their places after the little show from Zadok. The remnants of the wolf’s body was carried out of the training ground and decorum returned like it never left.  Zadok left for God knows where and everyone returned to sparring and getting dirty on the ground.  “Come.” Azriel said, and led me to the right side of the training ground where there were less people.  I wondered what he was planning on teaching me today. “For today, I’m going to test your abilities.” he gauged me with a look I couldn’t understand. “Let's see what you are capable of doing.” Azriel stepped back with his arms spread wide and a wolfish grin. “Come on, let's have it. Show me what you’ve got.”  For the first time ever Azriel seemed comfortable with me. Dare I say, he looked almost happy. Like nothing could go wrong and this was his forte.  It took a moment before I realized he wanted me to hit him.  “No..” I muttered, refusing to do it.  His face lost its smile. “Don’t act like you don’t