NIRVANA

“How’s your first experience in the underground fight club, Vana?”

“It hasn’t sunk in, Kaleb. I’d never seen people fight, let alone watch them for entertainment. I don’t even watch WWE or boxing on TV.”

“You did well, considering you didn’t pass out back there.”

“Trying my best not to. It was terrifying, maybe because I knew who was in that ring.”

“Because you care for the person fighting in the ring. If it happens to a stranger, maybe it isn’t that terrifying,” Kailin said. “Want more mashed potato?”

“I’m good.”

“You barely touch your food.” Knight saw the food on my plate. He was the one who filled...