That meant Ciara would fight Hayley, Kenzie, Tania, and Bianca.

Even though Ciara knew what Hayley and Bianca’s fighting skills were like, and Rousel said Kenzie and Tania were terrible warriors, she still shouldn’t underestimate them.

And actually, there were other things she was more worried about than defeating them.

Her stomach was churning as Chris broke up the line and gave the participants ten minutes to get ready.

“Let’s go to the bathroom. Don’t pee your pants in the middle of the fight,” asked Vaire. She took Ciara’s hand and squeaked, “Your hands are so cold!” when their skin touched.

Ciara pulled her hand away from Vaire and looked...