Forged Destiny [Book 3: Ch. 4]

Ruby was the only one fast enough to really get a hit on him, which meant he'd aim… for me.

My senses went wild. I fell down onto one knee, shield coming up. It thudded against my arm as something struck it, followed by a flash of dirt as an arrow skimmed the ground by my left foot. I huddled as small as I could, trying to protect my entire body against the barrage.

The shield held strong. The metal was much thicker, able to withstand the punishment even if the tip of an arrow punctured it close to my eye.

—Forged Destiny [Book 3: Ch. 4]