Chapter One
I pace back and forth, trying to gain control of myself as I wait for Catherine to reappear in her office. I'm sure she knows what I'm here for. She isn't a fool, and she'll have figured out what I want to talk to her about.
What I'm going to demand.
A small part of me thinks I shouldn't do it. I should be putting my mission to bring down the City of Blood first, and not think about Oscar being prepared to take part in the cage fights.
But I can't. No matter what I'm supposed to do, I can't abandon him. If I'm completely honest with myself, I don't think I can live without him.
The door creaks open, making me jump. Even though I'm waiting for Catherine, I've been so wrapped up in my own thoughts that I've forgotten to pay attention to her.
"Good, you're here," she says, s
