Strictly Off Limits (Legacy of the Maguires Book 3) by Stella Holt

Author:Stella Holt [Holt, Stella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction
ISBN: 9781959988250
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Published: 2023-06-21T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Conner squeezed his hands to break in the tape wrapped around his knuckles. It was an old trick to help protect the hands in a boxing match. The locker room where he sat was quiet, but the crowd was loud as they watched the first sparring match between another cop and fireman. The event was like a professional fight complete with several local VIPs, one retired boxer, the fire and police chiefs, and a city council member. Several socialites were also sitting in the crowd, blasting their social media feeds with fight content.

Going over in his mind that this was just for charity didn’t shake the feeling of dread hanging in the air.

“You ready to beat up your old friend?” His brother Finn walked into the locker room in an expensive suit.

“I see you dressed up for the occasion. I appreciate the support, brother.” Conner stood and gave him a manly hug.

“Gotta dress to impress. One of the senior partners at my firm is a big boxing fan and is in the crowd.”

Conner started to skip in place to warm up his body. He was getting nervous, which was unusual for him.

“You know you don’t have to actually get beat up, since this is all just for charity.”

“Right, but something tells me Parker won’t see it that way. I’m just planning to defend myself.”

“Alright, but if you need a corner man, I’m yours. I’ll even take off my suit coat so I don’t get any blood on it.” Finn gave him a fist bump. “See you in the ring.”

Conner just nodded and listened to the announcer as he introduced each sparring match. When a fighter from the first round came back into the locker room he was covered in sweat and one cheek looked like it was hit a few times, but he was smiling.

“That was great! What a rush. We should do this every year,” the young cop said.

“Careful what you wish for.”

“You’ll see, old-timer.” The kid sat down, chest heaving, and guzzled some water.

Standing shirtless in the doorway in the glossy green boxing shorts Hannah had demanded they all wear, Conner continued to keep his feet moving. Getting his heartbeat up now would make it seem like less of a shock when the adrenaline really kicked in. The next two fights went by in a flash, and then it was his turn. Over the loudspeaker, a deep voice introduced Parker with some rock music blasting, and then, with forced bravado, Conner sauntered into the dimly lit boxing gym. A spotlight hit him, and although he couldn’t see anyone very well, it was clear the gym was packed with people. Stepping up to his corner, he bent through the ropes and found Parker waiting across the floor from him.

His old friend grimaced as he danced around to keep his body warmed up. The announcer reminded them of the sparring rules and checked both their gloves and safety headgear. Then with a quick sidestep out of their way, the man announced with force, “Spar.

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