CHAPTER 22

I WON.

I freaking did it.

I actually, really, absolutely, surely, did it. WOW!!

After announcing my name, getting my reward and cheer from the crowd I fell limp against Baek again.

I think he picked me up and moved out of the arena because the next I opened my eyes and moved a little out of his embrace I saw that we were now sitting near one of the born fires and Baek was holding a chilled beer can to my face.

Now that’s an innovative way of icing the injury. By then my crying had stopped and a feeling of accomplishment had started to creep in. I was happy and proud of myself for not backing down and keeping my head cool in a situation of crisis.