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“What’s the matter Bear, are you scared of little old me?” I tease.
“Fuck off, I don’t want to hurt you!” Misha says.
“Come on Bear, it’ll be fun! I promise not to hurt you too much.” I taunt again.
“I’ve said no, Red, stop trying to rile me. It’s not going to work.” Misha bites out angrily.
“You’re no fun Bear!” I say, pouting sulkily at him.
“Luka, Lev, are either of you up to the challenge?” I say, turning to them both.
Lev is smiling at me and Luka is shaking his head.
“I’ve had enough punishment training with you Lena, give Lev a go!” Luka says.
“Chicken shit!” I say, smiling at him.
“Let’s make this a bit more interesting, shall we Lev? If you win you get whatever you want from me. If I win, I get whatever I want from you. How’s that sound for a sweetener?” I offer.
“Um, that’s quite appealing. Obviously, it can’t be sexual because babe? I just don’t see you that way. I also prefer to be alive, so I think I can come up with something. I’ll take you on Valentina. It will be my pleasure and payback for the knee in the balls the first night we met,” Lev replies with a smirk.
He takes off his leather jacket, slinging it over a dining room chair, which leaves him in a tight white t-shirt and black skinny jeans. He also removes his shoes and socks and starts to do stretches to warm up.
“I know exactly what I want you to do, so I hope you’re a good kisser.” I taunt.
“I’m not kissing you, Valentina,” he replies, looking a bit worried now.
“Oh, shit man. You know Kai is going to kill you for this if you lose Lev!” Misha says, shaking his head.
“Nice knowing you Lev!” Luka says laughing.
“It’s fine. She won’t win anyway, what do you take me for? Don’t make it too easy for me babe,” Lev taunts, rotating his arms.
“It’s okay baby, the big bad sniper must be able to beat the itty bitty girl, mustn’t he? If he doesn’t then what would that mean for his reputation?” I snipe back.
“You wish babe, bring it on!” Lev states.
“Okay, old man!” I say, sauntering towards the table.
“Fuck off, I’m Kai’s age so don’t give me the shit about old man when you’re fucking one!” Lev says.
“We’ll see. Luka and Misha, can you move the table to give us some more room please?” I ask.
The guys move the table across towards the floor-to-ceiling windows, which gives us a good amount of room to fight in. I turn to Lev who has followed me, and I start stretching out my shoulders and neck. I get into my fighting stance and keep myself nimble as well as stable.
Fighting a man that has a clear advantage over you is all about tactics. Men are taller and heavier. They have a farther reach, with longer arms and if they catch you with a head butt or punch, they can knock you out in seconds. These are also the things that will work against them in the end and the things you need to take advantage of. Stay nimble, make them do all the work and tire them out, all while giving strategic hits to the body. While doing all of this you also need to try and avoid a hit by them in the process.
I look at Lev and blow him an air kiss smiling at him. He smiles back and then runs at me. He goes to grab me and I slide in between his legs, getting up quickly to face him again. He turns, still smiling, and goes for me again. This time though, as I try to sidestep him, he manages to grab me, squeezing me tightly against his body. He’s trying to restrict my air and wear me out with the struggle to escape. So, I bring my right leg up and slam my heel down hard on his foot. This encourages him to bring his weight forward as he tries to move his foot out of my way; exactly what I was waiting for. I relax in his arms giving him my dead weight to hold which, with him being off balance, topples him forward. He has to release me to put his arms out to save himself as he falls forward.
I stand up, catching my breath after the hold he had on me as he gets back up. Lev rose, looking at me with what seems to be admiration. I don’t think he expected me to be able to look after myself, being a Bratva princess and all. I call him on with my hands again and he comes at me, this time slower. He tries to grab me around the waist leaving himself wide open, so I pummel him with punches to his abdomen, then bring my elbow up and into the side of his head. He pushes me away and shakes his head, looking a bit shocked.
I run at him this time, jumping up and wrapping my legs around his neck locking my knees at the back of his head. I flip my body back down, flipping him over onto his back as I release my legs and end up face down. I get up on all fours and pounce on him; he’s winded and a bit disorientated but manages to get an elbow into the side of my face. It knocks me for six for a bit and, as I wipe my hand over my mouth; it comes away with blood on it.
This still doesn’t deter me though as I flip onto my back. I grab the top of his arm in between my legs and bend back his wrist in my hands, holding on with all my might. He can’t get out of the hold and, if he doesn’t submit soon, either his wrist or arm will break. Which is a travesty, after just finding out who he is.
He struggles a bit more as his pride takes a battering, but then he taps my leg as he curses to himself. I release him instantly and get up, holding my hand out for his and helping him up too. Once he’s back up, he looks down at me with a smirk on his face.
“Okay, Little Red. What do you want from me as a reward for winning? You’re a right little spitfire, aren’t you? God, you remind me so much of Ida,” Lev says.
