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“And there’s no shortage of fuckers to fight in here” Eraser cast a lare around the workout room

They spent the next hour kicking my ass My baby workouts were barely a warh They introduced me to side planks and star planks, then plank push-ups for fuck’s sake

“Enough with the fucking planks,” I groaned “I’m ready to throw up”

Eraser shoved a bottle of water at me

I sucked down half of it before setting it on the floor “I thought you wanted to teach ht?”

“Nah First we gotta build up your balance and core strength, little buddy” Griff gavetone

I lifted th is solid as a rock”

Griff launched his fist at h my body

“The fuck?” I wheezed

“That was a fraction of what he can do,” Eraser said

“Coirl will be all hot and bothered when you come back shredded”

I scowled at hiirl’s never complained”

After that day, we spent every afternoon in the gylee

After a few sessions, I felt stronger hts out, I was exhausted, whichabout my future

Chapter Thirty-Eight

Roman

The PA system crackled to life Conversation in the cafeteria stopped while everyone waited for the announcement

“Roman Hawkins to the front office”

My gaze shot to the door and I groaned

A few people lare from Eraser and they shut up fast

“Think it’s your caseworker?” Griff asked

“It better be” I slammed my spork on the tray and stood

“Good luck,” Eraser called after me

The guard at the door nodded as I dumped my tray “Go ahead”

Behind me, the cafeteria returned to its usual level of noise