I slowly stepped into the ring, my chest heaving as the instructor helped Knox up. Apart from a deep cut on the side of his lower lip, he looked perfectly fine.

His eyes met mine as he stopd, and for a second, he blocked my view of Alpha Eros, his lips parting.

"Don't do it," he whispered, his voice low. "He will kill you."

I nodded. "I know. Just be safe, Knox."

"Kian."

"Please leave the ring, Knox River," the instructor said, his voice steely. "Now."

Knox let out an exasperated sigh, ...