Christmas With the Wolves

her gym outfit, clothes she always kept in the g

ng room, where her coach was still setting up t

lf. She was fine with him doing some heavy lifting, but at this rate, he

much is nothing. I can do this, trai

ed at the

ed forward to assist him

d do this all day all by myself.

led as she rolled

this excited. He had to take breaks in between, alternate with another person, and also instruct her w

nts L

le round before going into full-on training.

ious types. However… The one she knew best, and had the greatest passion for, the one

ulars knew the true nature of the ‘PASSION OF LIFE’ Gym. Separated into

more than anything else, she was practically built for it. Her coach as a former pro Boxer, at least according to him, was s

er, she would attract too much attention, something she avoided desperately. She didn’t want to stand out. She just wanted to

as well, picking up her headge

tired old man” She sa

u!” Coach Donald said

ed up more than anything else

d to be the referee of the match. As they both steadie

Begin!” The re

right hook aimed at Donald’s nose. Donald quickly tilted his head, while taki

aising her fists to guard both sides, while

a match. They both preferred the silence that enveloped them

ait, and posture, one with zero openings as usual. He had thought d

a hit on him, especially when it wasn’t in succession or followed by another move. He h

was able to block her hit, though he took another step back due to the shock. In quick succession, she gave another hook and then a left thrus

ckly took a step forward and threw his first jab at Roxanne’s face. Too foc

t in time, using her right hand

” The though

r reflexes and reaction speed far exceeded any other Regular in his gym, which made it all the more d

re when she attacks. When she throws a wide t

p to remain on the defensive until his opportune time, his eyes

wing down. She kept using her right fist for jabs and her left for hooks.

to me… Dammit” Donald winced as he barely

direct succession. He huffed as sweat dripped from his chin and his muscles ach

s breath as she quickly raised her fist, and wit

” He t

ock. Most of the impact was sent to his body as he recoiled due to the shock. He remained

nding him crashing to the ground. In a powerfu

takes the first round.

f. Perspiration covered her entire skin as she smiled,

said, stretching h

iled as she pulled h

d, groaning a little while rubbing his jaw, th

eh.” She grinned

? We’ll see how you fare during the second round.” He said

is a site lose

ut in a mock a

n anticipation for the second round. As Roxann

e. She’s even more powerful than the

her growth speed which was beyond normal, to call

. However, Roxanne was the only one he personally practiced with. Out of all the o

n he was the only one who coached her and engaged in combat training with he

me out unscathed. She won against them every single time. He was the only one who managed to win against her, but from t

he had to always have something to teach her,

ter, he closed his tired eyes.

iled. A slight bruise was on her

l no match for Coach

nst her at the last minute. A truly impre

e for the day, nothing out of the ordinary. She freshened up, ate, read for a whi

her escapades this night, so she appreciated the view of the night sky from her bed. Th

cutting her thoughts sho

t lifted off of her as she felt a warm embrace permeate throughout her body. Slowly