Sharon let out a strangled sound; part pain, part humiliation. If Ava had any doubts about how much satisfaction she would get from punching Sharon, they were gone now.
Around them, the spectators whispered among themselves, some in shock, others in growing amusement. Sharon had never been put in her place like this before. The thought made Ava almost giddy.
But of course, Sharon wasn't done.
Fueled by nothing but pride and sheer stupidity, she launched herself at Ava again.
Ava sighed. "Oh, for fuck's sake."
This time, as Sharon came barreling toward her, Ava crouched low and swept her legs out from under her, sending the other girl crashing onto her back. The crowd erupted into laughter.
Sharon blinked up at the sky in sheer disbelief.
*****
Leon and Lucas were seated in the lounge, sipping expensive whiskey. Kade stood behind them, ever the silent enforcer, his eyes scanning for trouble before it even arrived.
