Chapter 18 - The First Kiss

She crossed the stables and reached a clearing which was surely an archery practice area. Rudra could see painted targets in the dim light some distance away.

Toshani stopped there.

"How good is your archery?" She asked him with an amused smile.

"Not bad, are we going to practice archery in the dark?"

"It's more fun if you do in the dark. Shooting fixed targets in the daylight is easy, have you ever hunted in the dark? " She gave him a challenging look.

"Never tried it, though I am fascinated, let's see your skills, " he looked around then focused on a tree.

"Can you pierce the leaves of that tree?" He pointed at the tree.

Toshani looked at him, her eyes conveyed she thought he was stupid.

"Is that all? I am the best archer of Shambala, Sir".

She lifted her chin and gave a smug smile.

"Interesting, let's see the best archer of Shambala."

He folded his arms and leaned against another tree.

Toshani huffed then picked up a bow. She fitted the arrow on the string. Her eyes screwed in con