A Deadly Wager

It was a direct challenge. Maeve wasn't avoiding the sparring because she was scared or skipping the test because she was a coward. She had bigger plans—a showdown with Bronson. She was gonna take him down with one move.

When she said that, everyone felt like an invisible noose was choking them.

Blaire's eyes bugged out. "Maeve, are you serious? You're so reckless! Challenging Mr. Graves? You're g