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Abbie
Jesus, everything’s gone to shit at the speed of light.
Misha and his friends got into trouble for stopping the hit on my life, and Viktor, their boss, shot Alek because someone had to take the bullet that was meant for me.
I’m just thankful he didn’t kill Alek. I don’t want anyone dying on my behalf.
But damn, what a freaking shit show.
As if that’s not enough, since we’ve had sex, Nikolai hasn’t even bothered to look my way whenever we cross paths.
The asshole.
I always try to make the best of everything, but the thing with Nikolai is getting to me. How the hell could he fuck me like that, only to walk away as if it meant nothing?
And Aurora’s dealing with her own problems, so we haven’t been able to hang out much. She doesn’t even know I’ve slept with Nikolai.
Then again, I’m not sure whether I’m ready to spill that secret yet.
Walking toward the combat studio, I lift my chin and take a deep breath.
It’s just another training session. You’re a badass bitch who doesn’t need a man.
Entering the studio, I force myself not to glance in Nikolai’s direction. I make a beeline for the treadmill and program the settings before climbing on. I start a slow jog to warm up before increasing the speed to a steady run.
From the corner of my eye, I see the other attendees arrive. Aurora and Misha head my way so they can train, and she shoots me a smile.
“You’re so damn lucky,” I mutter as she passes me.
While I have to face Nikolai, she has Misha training her.
“I know,” she chuckles.
“Abigail,” Nikolai calls out, “care to join us?”
Slamming stop on the treadmill, I get off and walk toward the group.
“Duarte versus Caspian. Abigail versus Paula. Fight until someone submits,” Nikolai orders.
I walk to a mat and take a fighting stance. I’ve only fought Paula once, and she wiped the floor with me, but that won’t happen today.
I’m so freaking pissed off, and getting to take it out on someone will do me a world of good.
The moment Paula steps onto the mat, I lunge forward. I jump and, twisting my body, I slam the heel of my foot against her head. I manage to land on my feet, only staggering back once before I dart toward my opponent again.
She blocks my first blow, but I catch her off guard with a punch from my left hand. My knuckles protest at the impact, but I ignore the pain as I swipe her feet from under her.
The instant Paula hits the floor, I’m on top of her. She gets in two punches before I manage to wrap my arm around her neck. Using all my strength, I tighten my hold.
“Let go, Abigail!” Nikolai shouts.
I free Paula, and as I climb to my feet, she gags as she struggles to breathe.
Shit, the hold was too tight.
“What the fuck was that?” Nikolai asks.
I shrug as I look at him for the first time. “Just doing what you taught me,sir.”
