Ahead of us, the darkness loomed like a living thing, thick and heavy, but Aria moved through it effortlessly. She glanced back at me with a mischievous smile, her green eyes gleaming in the dim light.
"You sure you're ready for this, King?" she teased, the nickname laced with mockery.
I chuckled under my breath, adjusting the grip on the hilt of my sword. "You should be asking yourself the same thing. You've never seen me fight."
Her smile widened. "Well then, guess we'll both get to learn something new."