15 CAMDEN “No f*****g way,” Jason grumbled. “How the hell did she miss that shot?” She got cocky, that’s what. Once she sunk her last stripe, she lost focus. It was something that took me a long time to learn when fighting. Just because you knock someone down, doesn’t mean you won. They could always get back up. Brooklyn trudged through the crowd toward me and Jason, her jaw firm. Hesitantly, she looked up at me and then to her brother. “I can’t believe I lost. I was so sure I had him.” “Let me handle it,” I said and started to walk off. She grabbed my arm. “What are you going to do?” Tapping her on the chin, I smiled. “Getting you out of this clusterfuck. Not to mention, you still owe me dinner.” She sighed and nodded her head. “You’re right, I do. If you get me out of this, I’ll

