In The Shadows ✔

[15] Quindici - Tournament

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dannazione = dammit

sorellina = little sister

ti amo = I love you

io ti maledico = I curse you

bastardo = bastard

fratello = brother

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Bruno and Dino escort Scorpia to her side of the boxing ring. She looks at Bruno and he sees the panic in her eyes. He playfully hits her cheek and says: "Don't go down easy, okay? Let him work for it." She nods and crawls through the ropes. She sits down on the stool and puts her mouth guard in.

Logan is sitting in his corner en Ciro whispers: "This is the only time I will allow you to hit my little sister." Logan nods and tries to breathe calmly. He and Scorpia get up and get introduced. Logan looks into her eyes and sees she's ready. He swallows and prays she doesn't knock him out right away.

The first punch she throws is a clean hit. He sees stars for a few beats but manages to block her following two attacks. He hits her shoulder and she loses balance for a bit. His eyes meet hers and he sees the shine in her brown orbs. She taunts him and dances on her feet. They block each other's attacks and circle around, looking for an opening. She throws a powerful punch, aimed at his chin and he barely manages to dodge it.

He hits her in the ribs and she gasps for air. Panic flashes through his eyes and she whispers: "Bonnie." He squeezes his eyes shut and hits her with everything he has. She falls down and lands on her back. The referee starts counting.

Logan is afraid to look at her and when he's announced winner, he still has his eyes closed tightly. When he finally opens them, he sees Bruno carrying her limp body and walking through a door at the other end of the building. His heart stops for a few beats as he tries to stay calm.

Salvatore comes up to the ring and hands Ciro a stack of cash. He asks Logan to come over. Logan climbs out of the ring and Salvatore slaps his hand on Logan's shoulder. "Well done, Barman! You knocked her unconscious. Only a real man can do that. I've added a bonus for you because I want to offer you a job. I need more men like you."

Logan tastes the bile on his tongue and hears Ciro say: "Salvatore, leave the man be. He's just a simple bartender, he needs to rest."

Ciro hands Logan the money and says: "Come with me, Barman. I'll show the showers because you could use one."

Salvatore studies Logan, who pretends to be in a lot of pain. "Yeah, man. I hope they're close because every part of my body hurts."

Ciro leans over to Salvatore and asks: "Don't you want to see that fighters pussy up close? She can't resist you if she's knocked out." He laughs loudly and supports Logan as they walk away.

Salvatore takes big strides towards the door Dino is guarding. Logan tries to control his raging anger and clenches his fists. As soon as Salvatore leaves, he punches the wall with all his might. He hears the bones in his hand break but doesn't feel any pain.

Ciro says: "Dannazione, Barman. I know. But stay calm, okay? For Scorpia." They slowly move towards the door Salvatore has just entered.

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Scorpia lies on a desk and Bruno is seated on a chair next to it. Dino has promised to guard the door and to announce Salvatore when he's there. Bruno whispers: "Sorellina, you can still change your mind."