Chapter 18

Stacey

There was a flurry of limbs as I dodged and juked my body to avoid being hit. It didn’t always work with 6 of us fighting it out, even with Megan and Gemma not aiming for me. They still jabbed me with their elbows once or twice. I know they're not doing it on purpose concerned with their own fights. My body ached as every muscle burned. How long were they going to make us fight for? I was drenched in sweat. We all were glistening in the artificial light as we struggled with the immense heat. Seriously, it felt like we were fighting on the sun. There was no shade in this part of the arena, either.

My own movements were becoming sluggish as I blocked attacks and shot out kicks and uppercuts where I could. We all had blood covering us, but I’m glad I had the protective coverings because they helped prevent any vital areas from being hit. But even with it, I’m sure I have a few broken ribs. A scent filled the air instantly, irritating my nose with its poisons. When I searched arou