The Veil: Corruption (HASEA CHRONICLES BOOK 2) by Meczes Stuart

Author:Meczes, Stuart [Meczes, Stuart]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2013-09-18T04:00:00+00:00

“You’re going to regret that,” Richard hissed as he moved away.

“Yawn.”

“Daniel, thank you for bringing that to our attention. However, unless you wish to forfeit, you must continue your own fight.”

A bruised Troy was standing on the edge of the pit, his colossal chest rising up and down.

Oh yeah…that.

I nodded.

“Then resume combat.”

Troy ran at me like a stampeding bull. Every inch of me screamed to give up; my mind felt like shredded wool. But instead I ran back at him. Waiting until there was only a split second left, I dived to the ground and watched his fist slam into thin air. I sprang back to my feet and jumped into a spinning kick.

The force of his own bodyweight, combined with the kick, sent him sliding back into the sand. I clambered on his back and placed the sharp bone of my forearm against his windpipe, locking it in place with my other hand. A crooked elbow was easy to get out of, but a straight arm was almost impossible. I cried out in pain as he delivered elbows into my thighs and ribs, but I held fast.

His face turned bright red as he struggled to stay conscious. He tried to stand up, but he was weakening. I bore down with every bit of strength I had, all the while pulling tighter. My arms were trembling and my own face was growing hot from the sheer effort. It was like trying to take down a rhino on steroids. Another sharp blow hit me in the rib, and I felt it crack. The pain was so intense I almost let go, but I gave one final pull on the sleeper hold – everything I had left – and his head went limp.

The crowd went mental; the sound was so loud it was deafening. I rolled off, gasping. I tried to lift my arms, but they had turned to jelly. A couple of agents ran in, carrying the booster shots. One grabbed my wrist and injected the liquid. I grit my teeth as the veins swelled up and threatened to burst. But then the strange sensation was replaced by glorious numbness, and I relaxed.

The other agent had injected Troy and was warily slapping the side of his face to bring him around.

“Troy, are you okay?” I croaked, touching his back with a shaking arm. He produced a long, low moan and rolled over. His face broke into a dopey grin.

“I can’t believe you won.”

I had to take a moment to catch a breath.

“Trust me…nor can I.”

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