trapped

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The fight started, and I had to take care of Titus myself. We went at each other, exchanging blows. During our fight, Titus taunted and teased me, trying to provoke me.

"You can't beat me, little girl," he sneered.

I focused on staying calm and didn't respond to his provocations, which only seemed to make him even more aggressive.

As the fight continued, we somehow ended up at the edge of a suitcase. I gave Titus a hard push, sending him hurtling towards the ground. But at the last moment, I managed to catch him before he hit the pavement.

"Careful, Titus," I teased. "You almost took a one-way trip to the afterlife."

Titus struggled to catch his breath as I held him tight.

"Please bring me up," he begged. "I won't fight, I promise."

I snorted. "You have no idea how this works, do you? If I let you up, you'll just come at me again bastard!"

"Bring me up," he demanded.

I shook my head. "Not until you tell me everything you know about Melezo."

Titus looked hesitant, then resigned. "