IP 02 - Rogue's Passion by Laurie London

Author:Laurie London [London, Laurie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laurie London Books
Published: 2013-10-21T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

David Fuller was many things to many people. Former MMA champion, ruthless businessman, ladies’ man. But among his associates, both professional and private, he was best known for being true to his word. After all, when you ran an illegal fight club not governed by signed contracts drawn up by fancy lawyers, your word—and your might—was your bond.

The man who’d introduced himself as simply Carl the Fixer sat next to him ringside just as the bell sounded. David had seen some pretty fucked up looking dudes in this business, but this guy took the cake. Although he wore a knit cap and dark sunglasses, it didn’t completely cover the sinewy ropes of puckered scars that ran along one side of his head and neck.

Two fighters came together and began a bare-knuckle brawl while their supporters yelled and cheered. It was no holds barred in this underground fight club and David loved every minute.

“The last man standing will be included on next month’s fight card,” he explained to his guest. “Just to be on it is worth a grand, and what guy couldn’t use that kind of money regardless of whether he wins or loses?”

Viper Jones took a hard blow to the face and blood spurted everywhere, including on the white tank of the ring girl, Britney. The crowd cheered as he staggered backward. His opponent, who called himself the Kingslayer, was on him like a bad smell. Pressing Viper against the ropes, Kingslayer threw punch after punch, trying to score a knockout. Blood continued to pump from a gaping gash above Viper’s left eye. The mat would soon look like the floor of a trauma center. Somehow, Viper managed to remain on his feet at the end of the round and stumbled back to his corner when the bell sounded.

David turned to his guest, keeping his voice low. “Now if Olivia were still working for me, that bleeder would be healed. That is, if I wanted him to win or draw out the fight longer. My customers hate paying for fights that end in the first round. I want to keep them happy and coming back, so it’s in my best interest that the fights don’t end prematurely.”

The guy didn’t seem impressed, but then maybe his ruined face made it difficult to show any emotion. “And you’ve seen her do this?”

“Of course. Many times.”

“I see,” the man said, nodding. “And how long did she work for you?”

“A month or so. I’d been fucking her for a couple of weeks before I figured out she was a Healer-Talent. After that, she healed a number of fighters for me.”

His guest stared at him through his dark glasses. “Do you need to be reminded that it’s an offense to knowingly harbor an unregistered Talent? It’s punishable by ten years in prison.”

Was that a threat? David glared back. Taking a few pointers from his fighters during the stare down, he hoped to intimidate the ugly sonofabitch, but the guy’s ruined face remained impassive.

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