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Let the Training Begin.

Chapter 35

I wake up and feel a warmth beside me, Riley. I love waking up to her, it's also a fun game for me. How will she be sprawled out? I woke up one time with her laying on top of me, literally across my stomach. This morning however her arm is draped over my stomach, her left leg intertwined with mine and her hair is sprawled out on the pillow beside me, exposing her beautiful neck. How the hell can her neck be beautiful? I have a problem.

I hear voices in the living room and pull a pair of sweats out of my drawer. Yeah, I know she loves me. Or it could be just because she likes to steal my clothes because my drawer is surprisingly empty for all the shit I bring over. I saunter into the living room, Johnson, Josh and Jon. I still can't stand that guy. "Morning Luke. You remember the guys?"

I nod and shake their hands, gripping Jon's hand a little tighter than was probably necessary. "Morning. What are they doing here so damn early?"

"These are the people to help her train. Remember I told you last night?" After I recall the memories before I ravished his niece I nod and he says, "Anyways, Jon is just someone else for her to fight. Someone new, she isn't going to win but at least she won't be beaten to a bloody pulp before we get to finals."

"Yeah that makes me feel good thanks man."

All Josh does is give me his sarcastic grin. "She'll be fine Luke. No worries, Riley's a tough little shit."

"Damn right I am." My girl saunters out of the hallway wearing my shirt and no shorts, God damn it Riley. "Cool your jets sparky I'm wearing shorts." A wave of relief is washed over me, since Jon the arrogant prick obviously has feelings for her. You couldn't tell she was wearing them not unless she lifted up the shirt that said 'Friar'. Take that Jon.

With that thought I wrap my arm around her waist and tug her into my side. "Morning beautiful."

"Morning." She throws a flirtatious wink before turning towards her uncle. "Game plan."

Josh clapped his hands. "We're going to work our way up." I furrow my brows, I guess he means like she'll fight the person with less experience first? "Jon, Luke, me then Johnson." FUCK YEAH! I'm better than Jon. "I was going to do Luke first but he's bigger than Jon and harder to take down." God this day couldn't get any better. "So, here. Chug this, change, and we'll hit it hard. Get used to this, we'll be doing this for the next 5 days."

"Woopdefuckingdoo!" My girl mumbles before chugging that shake. I can practically see her cringe, I know how much she hates that. The cup slams down and both Jon and Johnson applaud saying 'she crushed it', this was going to be an interesting day. Josh holds out a shot glass, "Hell yeah."

"Why are you giving her liquor-"

I'm cut off midsentence when Riley starts cussing up a storm. "YOU SON OF A BITCH! SHIT!"

"You needed energy. Had to trick you into taking glucose somehow."

"I hate you." Josh lazily shrugged his shoulders, "give me 10 minutes. Better be lucky you aren't on the mat first! That was cruel."

"Look out Jon." I joke and follow her into her bedroom to change. This was going to be a long ass week.

I meandered into the garage and wrapped my hands like I'm a goddamn pro. Riley was washing her face when I left her, mostly because I couldn't keep my hands off of her. I'll probably be staying here every night at least until the bout. "How long you fought for?" Johnson questions.

"Couple months. Riley's been training me."

Johnson nods, "Well that's good. Brushing up on the basics never hurt."