In the blink of an eye, Slade rose and twisted to intercept the blow. He clamped one hand onto Arin's shoulder and the other onto Arin's wrist. With a quick shove, he sent his adversary face-first into the wall.
Arin's head rebounded when it struck the bulkhead.
The man turned around, snarling as blood leaked from his nostrils and dripped over his mouth. “You betrayed me!” he screamed. “You betrayed me!” He was charging across the room in an instant, drawing back his arm for a punch.
Once again, Slade ducked, ignoring the soft whoosh of air above him. He punched Arin's stomach, then popped up to offer a quick jab to the face, one that made his enemy's head jerk backward.
Seizing the other man's shirt with both hands, Slade pulled him close. He clenched his teeth and followed that up wi
