**Valerie** My mind spun as I tried to get him off, but it was useless against this tall, well-muscled man. Okay, one… two… three… I'll push him again with all my strength. And then I pushed. Matt ripped off from me and fell to the ground. Cool… Am I that strong? Seems my workouts finally served for something other than aesthetics. But when I looked up, I realized I was wrong. Lucas was hovering over Matt now, his eyes blazing with anger, and before my lips could part to say anything, he'd already landed a punch on Matt's face, sending Matt crashing to the ground. My lips parted, and I facepalmed mentally. Oh f**k… Mathew immediately sprang to his feet, his face twisted in a snarl, his fists clenching as he charged towards Lucas. I rushed between them, facing Matt, my hands raised

