All Chapters of Groomed: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

"Are you ready," Liamee asks as she watches me look over my dress in the mirror. I nod and flash her a quick smile. My dress for today is gorgeous. The flowy material and baby blue color work together wonderfully. The off-the-shoulder straps and the sheer material hanging from them give it a modest touch that I adore. "I feel beautiful. The silhouette is lovely," I say, and Liamee beams before picking up her tablet. "Do you have any questions," she asks sounding eager to provide me with information, but I shake my head. I have researched the fights and I know what I should expect. "It is very brutal to see, but remember, everyone is healed immediately after the fight is over," Liamee says, and I nod. I move away from the mirror and slip on the dainty shoes the recycle machine made. I head for the door and Liamee follows behind me quietly. The silence between us is once again comfortable just like it was when I first arrived at Kea. I will miss seeing her every day when the tour

"That's Zarn," Jia says suddenly and I look at her. "Which one," Fiadh says and Jia swallows before answering. "The Makskin. We danced twice," Jia says and I grow curious. Zuri and Fiadh have both had champions approach them after their fights, so maybe this is the male for Jia. I look back at the field and study the burgundy-colored alien with a more critical eye. He is tall and his body is covered in thick muscles, but it's his face that is captivating. His jawline is sharp, and the bridge of his nose is straight. His big eyes draw you in and his lips are a delicious shape. All in all, he is probably the most handsome champion in the tournament. He is facing off with an equally strong-looking Vaal, and I wonder if the pretty male will be able to win. He looks more beautiful than strong even though he is just as fit as the champions. When the crowd's growl cuts off, they both run at each other, looking determined. The Vaal goes for the Makskins' stomach while Zarn punches the