The Brotherhood- Tempted Book 1

Layer 15

Malicious and Ahgoney was standing a good distance away from the fighting mat.

"She is pretty good." Ahgoney commented.

Malicious rolled his eyes "If you're in my head...get the fuck out."

"I was just saying she proved you wrong, she is really good and can hold her own very good."

"Yes, She is..."

Malicious was actually extremely impressed with her knowledge of fighting. It was so natural to her and she was fighting with such grace and beauty... something he hadn't seen in a while, but honestly, he never really saw the beauty in fighting because he was part of it and his side was always just pain and tortures so to watch Layla, it was like a beautiful dance, the speed she possessed made her move like it was a dance. If he hadn't had feelings for her before...he knew he did now.

"That female of yours can fight as well as her father." Ahgoney stated

"Ya she can." Malicious said

He then realized what Ahgoney had said, he looked over at Ahgoney who had a big grin on his face, He rolled his eyes and punched him in the arm.

"She is NOT MY female!" He growled.

"Are you so sure about that?" Ahgoney asked.

"Yes, she is Betrothed to Eli and Stryker has forbidden her... so even if I wanted her, she is way the fuck off limits...plus come on...she wouldn't want me anyway...even if I could have her. I'm a fucked-up mess, you know that better than anyone." Malicious explained.

"I know how much you hate my gift M, but I know she..." Ahgoney started, but then Hharm limped over to them while Layla was catching her breath and following him.

"Wow..." Hharm said panting "Your so fucking strong and really fast, I might actually hurt tomorrow from this." Hharm commented as Layla helped him sit down on the bench.

"We need to do this more often" Hharm said and sucked down a bottled of water "I haven't gotten a sweat like this in a long time" He added.

"Or an ass kicking." Ahgoney joked.

"Shut the fuck up, you fight her and tell me...She is like a small fucking worm and not to mention a dirty fighter." Hharm teased.

She smiled "I am not...you said no rules." She argued drinking some of her water as she sat down next to him.

"You got a few good hits in." She added.

"I know that I could take her...but I mean my gifts give me that advantage." Ahgoney claimed and looked over at Malicious "But I know Malicious might not...."

"Ya, I would love to see that." Hharm laughed.

"What?" Layla asked choking on her water, she started coughing heavily just to catch her breath.

"You okay?" Hharm asked.

She caught her breath after what felt like five minutes of coughing.

"Yes, I am okay."

She looked over at Malicious who had a small smile on his face, but quickly looked away from her.

"I could take him." She said.

His eyes instantly shot up and looked at her.

"Is that what you think?"

"I know I could."

"I don't hit females."

"Oh please...your just afraid if I win your brothers won't think the same about you!" Layla stated.