Chapter 168

Megan's POV

The sound of the gym humming around me signaled yet another real hardcore training session. The ache in my muscles from yesterday's regime seemed to creak under my skin, but I hauled my exhaustion back in with a heavy breath. Jane's voice echoed in my head. "No pain, no gain."

"Ready to go again, Megan?" Jane's voice cut clear across the other noises.

I nodded tightly, finishing the laces on my gloves. "Always."

"Good. Today, I have arranged a new sparring partner. I want you to face different styles, and this one is going to test your adaptability," Jane said, her eyes glinting with challenge.

"Bring it on," I said, suddenly filled with eagerness and curiosity.

I climbed into the ring. A tall, thin figure with an extremely confident stride was crossing toward me. His eyes smiled at mine, but the rest of his face said, Watch out, girl.

"This is Danny," Jane introduced. "He's got a different style from Carlos, so