CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Wednesday, October 5th

SHE WOKE UP ON THE GROUND with her shirt ripped open and not covering her right breast. The twins were standing over her staring. She covered herself and sat up in shock.

It had been foolish to think she had a chance in defeating them. A wave of embarrassment rolled over her from their stares.

"What the fuck happened?" she demanded.

Lance and Slava open the garage door.

The twins looked to each other before speaking, "She has passed."

They looked toward Lance, "You may continue to train her."

They walked to the door. Slava stepped aside, but Lance didn't move from the door. He bared his teeth and growled. The twins looked to each other and then turned around.

"Kandice, it was a pleasure to meet you."

They turned back to Lance and pushed him aside. He grabbed onto one twin by the shirt. Lance's whole body stiffened, and when the twin removed his hand, Lance fell to the ground.

Slava followed them to the door, yelling in Italian. The twins responded in calm unison. Kandice heard the anger in his voice—and even a little fear—as he followed the twins outside.

"Are you okay?" she asked.

"I'll be fine."

She stood up and walked over to help Lance up. When he was back on his feet, Slava came back in.

"What was that about?" Lance asked.

"Nothing," Slava said.

"What did you say?" Lance asked.

"Nothing," Slava walked away, leaving Lance and Kandice alone.

Kandice heard the door to Slava's room slam shut and jumped a little. He'd never lost his temper before in front of her, and it made her arms cold.