I grimaced already knowing the outcome.

'Is there any way out of this?', I asked Kade, my eyes glued to my opponent. I prided myself on my Amazonian traits, but now I feel puny.

'No', he replied casually.

'Can I just step in and admit I give up?', my voice wistful to my ears.

'No'.

'You realize I'm coming out of that ring in a stretcher, right?'

'No'.

'You are going to pay the bill for the hospital ', I said, not acknowledging his answer.

'No'.

'Remind me again why am I fighting?'

'No'.

'You said you are not into illegal stuff anymore. What is this then? As far as...