"LIAM!" I screeched.

It took all my willpower to not go and completely clobber the sub.

I saw Liam's eyes glow, and he was gone.

But something was different this time.

Instead of him leaving, he jumped to his feet, and stood with his fists clenched.

Then he swung.

I ducked, and turned to run.

Before I could get away, he grabbed my arm and threw me to the floor.

I winced as the pain fled through my body.

Physically, and emotionally.

I jumped up, and noticed, although he had touched me, I hadn't transformed.

I jumped to my feet, and did something that emotionally scarred me.

I kicked him in the gut.

He retorted with a smooth kick to the shin, and a punch to the face.

I grabbed my face in agony, and did a swift kick and chop to the chest.

I actually smiled.

"Wow, I didn't know you were that good!" I said.

I thought I saw a grin before I got another kick to the head.

I doubled over, but stumbled back to my feet, blood dripping down my face.

I was near tears, and it looked like he was too.

He slapped my face, and I could see the dread.

But there was nothing he could do.