Things have been better. Ivy and I are the best fighters, and we’ve earned a reputation around here. I can see it in the way the others watch us. They’re impressed with Ivy’s strength and the way she pushes herself beyond what anyone expects of her. But they’ve noticed something too—something they can’t quite explain.
Her cheating pains. They haven’t stopped since we arrived; sometimes, they hit her at the worst moments. The others don’t know what’s happening, but they’ve seen her falter. They’ve seen the way she clutches her side, how her face contorts with pain out of nowhere. It’s becoming harder to hide, especially during the challenges.
You need to focus on her; if you don't, it means the difference between life and death. Of course, her mate doesn't care about that; all he cares ab
