Chapter 293

**Chapter 0293**

“Not bad for a girl,” I heard a voice say behind me.

I turned around to see Theo walking toward me. He had some scratches on his own body, but overall, he looked okay.

He was barely injured. Sweat dripped down his bare chest and torso. A towel was wrapped around his neck, soaking up the sweat.

He flashed me a broad smile with dimples. I could tell he thought he looked cute, but he was just sweaty.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” I asked, crossing my arms and glaring at him.

He shrugged, leaning against the wall in front of me.

“I just mean that I’m…”

“You may not look like much,” he said, a playful glint in his eyes, “but you’ve got some fight in you.”

I pressed my lips together tightly, trying to hold back my reaction.

“Are you afraid you’re going to lose to a girl?” he teased.

“I’m not worried at all,” he said with a low laugh. “I just hope you don’t hate me after I crush you.”

I rolled my eyes. He was so full of himself.

“Good luck, Theo,” I whispered as I began to walk away from him.

He reached out to grab my arm, but I pulled back. I knew that if Gavin saw him touch me, he would hurt Theo badly. I couldn’t let that happen.

I never got the chance to beat him. He scowled at my sudden refusal, his lips pressed tightly together as he narrowed his eyes.

“Don’t be so cocky,” he said, stepping closer to me. He was only inches away now.

I found myself holding my breath as he walked by. His arm brushed against mine, and I stood there, completely stunned.

I realized I needed to get out of there.

So, I turned and walked away from the crowd.

I wanted some peace and quiet as I walked toward the parking lot. I wasn’t sure where I was headed. I had an hour to clear my mind before the next match started, and my head was pounding. I wrapped my arms around myself, feeling overwhelmed.

It wasn’t even cold outside, but I could feel a chill creeping in. My adrenaline was starting to fade, and it was making me feel cold.

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and tried to calm my nerves. I wanted to relax, to find some peace in the moment.

I felt a hand on my upper arm and turned to see Gavin standing beside me. His dark eyes locked onto mine, and I couldn’t help but stare at him as if he were some kind of angel coming to help me.

Gavin studied my face carefully, trying to understand what I was feeling.

For a moment, he looked at the marks on my cheek that Milly had left. His nostrils flared slightly, and he pulled me toward a parked car. I didn’t notice the car at first, but as he took out his keys, I realized we were about to leave.

I unlocked the car and quickly realized it was an agent’s vehicle. I felt relieved to see that no one was inside. As he opened the backseat door, he signaled for me to get in.

I glanced around the empty parking lot, hoping that no one would notice us.

I got into Gavin’s car when I saw that the coast was clear. I quickly slipped inside, and Gavin slid in next to me, shutting the door behind him.

My heart was racing so fast that I worried for a moment he might hear it.

He reached behind me, his lips so close to mine that I thought for a moment he was going to kiss me. When he didn’t, I felt a sharp disappointment in the pit of my stomach. He then grabbed a first aid kit.

I was surprised to find a first aid kit in the backseat of his car. He started looking through it until he found an antiseptic wipe. As he unwrapped it, I tried to tell him that I didn’t need it. But when he shot me a sharp look, I fell silent.

I winced at the sting as he cleaned the scratch on my cheek. He looked so focused, so serious.

“Thank you,” I said softly, unsure of what else to say.

His eyes met mine for a moment, and I could feel the weight of the silence between us.

Before they looked at the scratches on my cheek, he spoke up.

“You should have protected your face,” he said quietly after what felt like a long silence.

I replied, “We can use our wolves in the next round.”

“I’ll get her back for this,” he said with determination.

“Don’t make careless mistakes,” came the warning.

I looked into his eyes and held his gaze for a long time.

“I think I’ve only made one careless mistake so far,” I replied, narrowing my eyes slightly.

His eyes turned dark, and a snarl formed on his lips. I thought to myself, “And I’m about to make another one,” just before his lips crashed down onto mine.

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