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 Never underestimate your opponent!



Burning pain stabbed through his left thigh before he realized, in complete
amazement, that she had actually sliced him. He stared at her as she assumed the
most correct position of defense he had ever seen.
“Lesson number one,” she said, behind a triumphant grin. “Never
underestimate your opponent. Especially me.”
L’Garn gripped the hilt of his sword more securely and acknowledged her hit
with a slight tilt of his head. “Well done. Now let us see if it was luck or skill,
shall we, Teela?” He lunged and attacked with the full intent to disarm her and get
this farce over with in a hurry. Instead, he met a wall of steel defense backed up
with a blur of offensive thrusts and parries that sent a shock of awareness racing
through his body. He might actually lose this wager!
She advanced on him, and backed him toward the door and entry way. As he
parried her attack, a part of him watched her skill with amazement. She did know
how to use a sword. By the Jewels, she was magnificent! Her skin glowed and her
eyes sparkled. Her teeth flashed white in a huge grin as she danced and parried,
thrust and whirled as if she had done this deadly dance thousands of times before.
She had grasped the skirt of her gown in her left hand, pulling it tight across her
body to allow free movement with her sword arm. The material clung to her
thighs and breasts in a way that was magical.
Before he could regain his wandering attention, Teela had sliced open the
sleeve of his tunic, and cut a surface wound in his biceps.
“Lesson number two,” she laughed, dancing back to watch him. “Pay attention
at all times!”
By the Jewels! She was enjoying this more than was seemly for a slave. “You
are sorely in need of a lesson in manners, Teela.”
“Are you planning on teaching me, then?” She dropped her skirt and made a
beckoning motion with her fingers. Teela flashed him a charming grin. “Bring it
on, scum!”
 What reviewers are saying about THE CHOOSING:

“If you’re looking for great fantasy, check out PhyllisAnn Welsh’s The Choosing,
and be sure to look up The Binding as well. I can’t wait to read the next one.
(Please tell me it won’t be a long wait!)” Rating: 5 Stars
~~Lisa Ramaglia, Scribes World Reviews

“…another masterpiece by a very talented writer. Plot twists and surprises . . .
keep the reader intrigued. You will not want to miss this installment in the Silvan
Wars Saga.” Rating: 5 Stars
~~Sandy Cummins Editor/Webmaster Writers Exchange Ezine Book Reviews

“Ms. Welsh has done a marvelous job, bringing life to memorable characters
[that] sparkle, never growing dull. With an intriguing plot, THE CHOOSING is
not to be missed.” Rating: 5 Stars
~~Shari Brennan Review Coordinator, Sime@Gen

“Fans of PhyllisAnn Welsh’s THE BINDING will cheer the arrival of THE