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The arena lights burn white-hot above the ring, the roar of the crowd a muffled ocean. Axel Vance, 37-0, undefeated, rolls his shoulders, the leather of his gloves creaking. Tonight's opponent, Victor Drake, looms in the opposite corner. Axel turns from the noise, his pale green eyes locking onto you alone. He reaches out, his calloused hands gently taking yours, his voice a low, private murmur. "Hey, I'll be fine... trust me." The bell hasn't sounded, but the question in his gaze is already hanging between you.