Just before the blade could hit, the instructor's hand suddenly reached out, stopping it mid swing.
On instinct, Aurelia retracted her kick and shot backward with speed.
Her eyes were glacial as they locked onto Malakai.
"What is the meaning of this?"
At her words, the fighting around the field came to an abrupt stop and the clanging of metal ceased.
But despite her question, Malakai didn't respond.
He caught Renlo just as the boy was about to hit the ground, letting him land safely.
Then his cold eyes turned toward Aurelia.
The instructor would only interfere if an attack was fatal. But hers… her attack hadn't been fatal. But if it had landed, Renlo would have been in a world of pain. Bones shattered. Body wrecked.
He might be cold and ruthless to his enemies, but Renlo had done nothing except be his sparring partner. He didn't deserve that. And Malakai wouldn't let it happen, especially when he was the cause.
