Ember's POV 

"You know Ivy, you still have a chance to back out of the fight and save your pretty face, the horror you're about to put it through," Mia said, helping me dress up.

"I'm already as nervous as it is and the last thing I want is for you to give me more reasons to be scared, Mia," I replied, frowning. 

"If you're not going to encourage me I'd rather not hear you talk," I added. 

"I'm just watching out for you," she muttered under her breath, frowning and I remained silent, not saying anything. I knew better than anyone else that she was simply scared for me...