Chapter 15

I haven’t seen or heard from Max since our intense little stare-down. I’m starting to think he is avoiding me. Damn I sound pathetic. But I can’t help it. I have to actively stop my mind from thinking of him. I don’t know what happened. He is giving me whiplash with his hot cold behaviour.

I’m so deep in my own thought I forget that I’m busy sparring with Ryker and he takes full advantage of my lack of focus. I hit the ground...hard. I look up to a disapproving scowl.

“Never lose focus, whether it is training or a battle. You're done for the day.” He says before he turns to observe the rest of the squad.

Shit, I have to stop thinking about Max. I have worked to hard to get where I am for some guy to distract me. My mind is fully on board but why does the idea of never talking, seeing or spending time him, make me sad? Ok my little crush is turning into an obsession, and it has to stop.

I get up and head to the showers. On my way I see Max walk out of the gym, looking as if he just fin