"You…"
Luke stared down at Axel. His eyes were burning hotter than the fire that usually surrounded his fists.
"You cheated a month ago..." Luke said slowly. "You humiliated me in front of everyone!"
His voice shook, not with fear, but with rage. This was not the controlled Apex from before. This was a man whose pride had been crushed in front of a few hundred people.
Up in the viewing room, Kinsey clenched her fists at her sides.
"I knew it..." she said quietly. "I knew something like this would happen."
Dasha didn't take her eyes off the glass wall. Her arms were crossed and for some reason, her posture was relaxed.
"Be quiet," Dasha said simply. "Seeing his face changes nothing. If Axel is as good as he claims, he can still win."
Kinsey looked at her in disbelief but said nothing. Back in the cage, Axel wiped blood from the corner of his mouth.
"Goddamn it," he muttered.
