Snippet #1567

The kings thrust attack was instantly deflected and he was kicked and sent tumbling on to his back smashing through a small end table in the process. He got up with his back to the wall, a small trickle of blood slipped down his head and dripped to the ground. He grabbed a nearby potted plant and tossed it at the masked mans face, as the vase flew through the air the king followed behind it preparing an uppercut slice that would gut the assassin like a hunted animal if it would connect.

After leaving the Montale estate Joseph scratched his nervously, it was silly that he even asked to see Gabriella. He had done what he promised and there was no reason for them to have a relationship any further. He spent most of the day watching his fellow gladiators train in the training room outside of the arena. He knew that any day from there on could be his last but he wasn't scared. Ever since he left his home everywhere he had went was a brand new adventure and each had its own dangers looming around. And this was simply no different.