in threes
chapter 64

Chapter 64

Chapter 64

Lottie’s POV

The tension in the arena reaches its peak as the crowd waits on edge for the fight to begin. I canfeel the collective energy vibrating through the air, mingling in with my own anxiety. The sight ofTommy’s smirk still lingers in my mind, fueling my fear, but Anna holds me to her tightly.

Jason was up first, his smaller frame tense as he stands across from Alex who grins with sheerexcitement….

As the first bell rings, signaling the start of the first match, Alex wastes no time in unleashing hisfury. His movements are swift and calculated, his punches landing with precision. The crowd eruptswith cheers and applause, their enthusiasm pushing him forward.

Alex’s muscles tense and flex as he moves with remarkable speed and power. His fists blur as theyconnect with Jason’s defenses, each strike carrying a tremendous force behind it. The impact oftheir blows reverberates through the ring, echoing in the ears of the spectators.

With each exchange, Alex demonstrates his superior strength and skill. He seamlessly transitionsbetween punches, hooks, and devastating uppercuts, his movements fluid and seemingly effortless.Jason tries to retaliate, but Alex’s defense is impenetrable, blocking and evading with masterfulprecision.

The crowd watches in awe as Alex maneuvers around the ring, his footwork graceful yetaggressive. He delivers punishing blows to Jason’s body, targeting vulnerable areas withunwavering accuracy. The thuds of his punches resonate through the arena, a symphony ofcontrolled violence

Despite Jason’s determination, he struggles to match Alex’s power and technique. His movementsbecome sluggish, his defenses gradually weakening under the relentless assault. The crowd’scheers intensify, their admiration for Alex’s dominance growing with each passing moment.

Alex’s face remains a mask of concentration, his eyes fixed on his opponent. He analyzes Jason’smovements, anticipating his every strike and countering with devastating hits.

Each blow is executed with calculated intent, aimed at breaking not only Jason’s physical defensesbut also his bones.

As the minutes progress, it is clear that Alex is now toying with him… as Jason struggles to evenhold up his hands…

His breathing grows labored, his body showing signs of exhaustion. Alex, on the other hand, seemsfueled by an inner fire, his stamina seemingly limitless. He maintains a relentless pace, refusing toshow mercy as he strikes once more to his nose… causing Jason to stumble.

The crowd is on the edge of their seats, their cheers and shouts reaching a crescendo. They bearwitness to a display of sheer dominance from Alex, a fighter who has honed his skills to perfection.His every movement exudes confidence and power, captivating the audience.

And then, with one final, thunderous blow, Alex delivers a knockout punch that sends Jasoncrashing to the canvas. The crowd erupts in a mixture of awe and exhilaration, their applauseechoing through the arenal

As Jason lays on the mat, Alex gets on top of him- landing two extra hits to his face leaving himcompletely unconscious and defeated. The referee rushes forward to end the match as Alex stepsback, spitting on him and showing his distaste.

He raises his arms in victory, basking in the adulation of the crowd. But amidst the celebration, hisgaze replaces me in the balcony, his eyes conveying a mix of fire and reassurance

In that moment, I am reminded of the indomitable spirit that resides within Alex. He is a force to bereckoned with, a man who will stop at nothing to protect and fight for what he loves. And with thatthought, a flicker of hope ignites within me, pushing aside the fear and uncertainty that threaten to

consume me.

e arena is still buzzing with excitement when the attention swiftly shifts to the next fight on theschedule.

The

The announcer’s voice booms through the speakers, calling out Holden’s name, while everyonecheers.

Minutes pass, but there’s no sign of him. Confusion ripples through the crowd as they murmuramongst themselves, wondering what could have happened – has he watched what happened toJason and chickened out?

As the spectators wait for Holden to appear, I feel a sense of unease creeping over me. Somethingis not right, and my instincts scream for caution. Anna’s grip tightens around me as if she sensesthe danger too. We exchange worried glances, our hearts pounding in thoughts of what wouldhappen NOL..

Just when it seems like the situation couldn’t get any more bewildering, a commotion breaks outnear the entrance of the balcony that we currently sit

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Jace instinctively moves towards the door, but the second he opens it people come tumblingthrough – fighting

I lose grip of Anna, as the masses of men all throw punches, grab one another and move aroundcausing us both to scream and cower back…

I crouch into the corner, terrified and attempting to stay hidden, as I pray over and over again for thebrawl to cease….

As the fight intensifies, the crowd’s attention is drawn away from the ring and towards the unfoldingbrawl in the balcony above. Shouts and curses fill the air, blending with the sounds of scuffling andgrunts of pain.

It’s a whirlwind of chaos and confusion, a desperate struggle for dominance in the midst of themayhem.

In amongst the frenzy, I glance up to see both Holden and Tommy’s eyes scan the chaotic scenebefore them, probably searching for me amidst the crowd as I whimper and remain low….

Panic flickers across their faces as they realize they cannot locate their intended target…

Anna, caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, becomes the unwitting victim of their desperateplan. Tommy instantly reaches for her, gripping her arm tightly, her screams becoming lost amidstthe chaos, before he forcefully drags her away…

My heart pounds in my chest as I witness the unfolding tragedy. The realization of Anna’s capturehits me like a physical blow, filling me with a mix of terror, anger, and helplessness. I’m tombetween the desire to intervene and the paralyzing fear that pins me to the ground.

The brawl continues to rage around me, the violence escalating and spreading like wildfire as I soband scream for it to stop

I remain hidden, tears streaming down my face, as I grapple with the overwhelming guilt of notbeing able to protect Anna. The weight of the situation bears down on me, we need to rescue herand put an end to this nightmare… before it’s too late!

I use everything I have to push myself up from the corner, my eyes blazing and teary…

I squeeze my way through the thick crowd blocking the exit feeling myself being pushed andnudged in the process–heavy sharp elbows hitting my legs and sides…

I eventually reach the door, eyes blurred and feeling close to vomiting – before strong hands gripme pulling me towards them…

1 release a deafening scream, pounding my small hands against the persons chest….

“Shh dell it’s only me… let me get you out of here…” My punches slow, hearing the familiar soundof Alex voice meet for air.

my ears as I sob laudly

lly and gasp

I feel him push his way down the steps, as I cry and breakdown completely knowing that they hadtaken my best friend…

This is all my fault!

Alex then leads us up another flight of stairs towards the main warehouse building–reaching a moreopen area which allows me to breathe…

Alex gently releases his firm hold on me and crouches down to my level, his eyes filled withconcern. His voice is soft but firm as he offer reassurance amidst the chaos that has unfolded.

e speaks.

trying to

“Lottle, what happened? Are you hurt?” he asks, his voice laced with worry.

I take a deep breath, attempting to steady my trembling voice as I recount the events that led toAnna’s capture. The words spill out in a rush, fueled by fear and desperation.

“Alex, it was Holden and Tommy. They caused a massive fight at the balcony,” I say, my voicechoked with tears. “I think they were trying to replace me and leave with me without anyone noticing,but they couldnt replace me in the chaos. So, they they grabbed Anna instead.”

A wash of anger takes over Alex’s face as he listens to my words. His grip on my hand tighteningagain.

“We need to replace her, Lottie. We can’t let them get away with this,” he says, his voice filled withresolve. “I’m going to kill them!” He fumes, storming me out towards the car park…

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“We have to replace her, Alex,” I say, my voice trembling as I continue to sub. “We can’t let them harmher! This is all my fault!

“We will replace her, Lottie. We won’t stop until she’s back with us,” Alex tells me, his voice filled withconviction. “None of this is your fault!

I cling tightly to Alex’s hand, replaceing security beside him as we weave through the car park towardshis SUV. We immediately get inside, him in the drivers seat and myself beside him, before he pullsout his phone.

I breathe aggressively, the panic taking its full toll on me, as Alex types and sends out texts, makescalls and seems to devise a plan…..

I can’t concentrate on what he’s saying, as the thoughts of what they could do to Anna swarm mymind….

I should’ve let them take me…

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EJ Kincaid

I knew they were going to try something

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knew they were going to try something, they need to hurry

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