Chapter 34

• The tension in the air was quickly rising to a stifling level. Delta Ferguson’s regret was plainly clear. She flinched, not having expected such a reaction from someone as wounded as I am. A frown pinched her lips, and they trembled a bit. Almost as if she was forcing herself from speaking up. Fear flashed through her eyes as she clenched her fists, taking a step back.
• I pursed my lips in annoyance, already knowing her answer. She was already too frightened, and already ready to quit. What a waste of a good atmosphere.
• “If you aren’t planning on giving her the fight she wants then I’d suggest just bending the knee and getting all of this over with.” Kanjax suggested from behind me. “We have other business to get to today.”