As we stepped out of the doorway, we ran into Atlas, who hurried over. He quickly took my arm and asked, "What's going on?"

"Let's talk about it when we get back."

I turned to Ivanna and asked in a hushed tone, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine... It just really hurts!" She held her shoulder, grimacing, "He went all out. It serves him right."

I saw Jared's face darken again. Seizing the moment, I gave Ivanna a gentle push. "Go on, now. Stop twisting it. Go have a proper chat."

Ivanna and Jared had