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129. THE FALL

Nicholas felt a blow across his face and found himself laid out on his back, dazed from the kick. Everything in his vision seemed doubled. His ears were ringing and his head pounded painfully. It sent his senses reeling and he did not trust himself to make any decisions. He had to wait for it to wear off.

It took him a while for his vision to clear. He was all wobbly as he tried to get to his feet. He stumbled a few times before he finally stood up. He saw Matteo looking at him like he was nothing.

That was when it dawned on Nicholas that his opponent was not an ordinary fighter. He had underestimated him. This was his first mistake, never to underestimate his opponent.

Matteo stood in the middle of the octagon with his arms folded across his muscled chest. Patiently waiting for the slime to get his shit together.

He was going to take his time breaking down Nicholas piece by piece. He had not even broken into a sweat yet.

"Ready princess?" Matteo asked in cold sarcasm.

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