C74 I will be fine

IRA

"Again," Dexter said with a blank look on his face, while I tried to get air in my lungs.

Training with Dexter was bittersweet. I'd learned that in the past few days I started my martial arts training with him. He didn't hold back, which made me grateful and icy.

"I just need to breathe," I rasped, earning myself a snort from Khanos, who finally graced me with her presence this morning