20 - The Underground Fight Ring

SOFIA

Maverick was being put into handcuffs by the guards, and there were shackles on his feet. I stared at him as he went through all the procedures without putting up a fight.

I looked at the guards, “Can you give us a moment? I just want to talk to him real quick.”

The guards frowned but by some miracle they agreed to give us space.

Maverick looked at me but he didn’t say a word.

“Look, I know you’re fighting for me but you don’t have to if you don’t want to. If you decide that I’m not worth it, I understand.” I said and hoped he didn’t take my words seriously because as much as I liked to put up a brave front, I didn’t want to be under Talon’s clutches.

Maverick seemed amused for some reason. “Do I look like a coward?”

I shook my head, “You don’t, but I’ve heard of stories about the fighting ring, the cheating that players do. Talon hates losing, so I know he’ll play dirty.”

“Talon doesn’t understand who he has challenged. He likes to show off his power for everyone to see.