Antonio hesitated, his eyes softening for just a second before he shook his head. "No. I just know I can't let you get hurt."

But Courtney wasn't sure she believed him anymore.

She tried to argue again, but the guards had already stepped in, gently but firmly taking her to another room and securing it.

She pounded on the door, feeling a mixture of frustration and worry.

After a moment, Antonio appeared in front of her again.

"Once the fight is over, you'll be free," he said.

"You're really going through with this!" Courtney asked from inside the room.

Antonio glanced at the door briefly, nodding.

"I have to."

Courtney...