Chapter 161 Until You’re Ready To Love Me Without Fear

“Nice move,” Azrael taunted as Ash dodged a punch. “But how long will you keep running? Fight me. Prove you’re not a coward!” Azrael was a master of manipulation, skilled at breaking people’s resolve. It was how he had once controlled Ash before. Ash was a capable fighter, yet facing someone he had once respected made it difficult to focus. His rage wasn’t enough to steady him. “Try harder, bastard,” Azrael said mockingly, twisting Ash’s wrist after dodging a punch. Ash growled in pain but used the moment to land a blow on Azrael’s cheek, forcing him to release his grip. “Bring it on,” Ash said coldly as they traded punches. Both were bruised and bleeding, their energy dwindling. But they wouldn’t stop until one of them fell. Azrael, seeing his chance, pulled a hidden knife to deliver a lethal blow. But Ash anticipated his deceit, drawing his own dagger in return. Both attacked at the same moment. Azrael clutched his chest, blood pouring from the wound Ash inflicted. Ash, on the other