Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

As Andrew looked up toward the upper bleachers, a figure cloaked in black with hands tucked inside wide sleeves gazed back down at him.

Walter's eyes were expressionless, like a still, bottomless lake. He had not come today to interfere but was simply here to witness Andrew's sudden and brutal downfall.

Andrew had no idea what kind of venom Walter harbored in his heart. Even if he knew, he would not have cared.

He climbed up into the ring, shrugging off his jacket to loosen up before the fight.

Lauren stepped forward, caught his coat, and gave him a fist bump. "You got this, honey!"

Andrew grinned. "Don't worry."

Joe remained expressionless, but the slight twitch at the corner of his lips betrayed the storm brewing inside him.

"She even calls you 'honey'. So, you two are already that close?" His voice was cold.

Andrew chuckled. "Mr. Driscoll, have you ever even been in a relationship?" Joe snapped, "Answer me. Otherwise, I might not be able to hold back later."

your cool, Mr. Driscoll. You really ought to experience a serious relationship. When two people are in love, they call each other 'honey' or even treat each other as husband and wife. It's totally normal!"

conservative stuff? Please, that stuff's long outdated. And even if we haven't signed papers, Lauren is still my wife in every

him. "Andrew, congratulations. You've officially

Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm a guy. I don't swing that way. If you're trying to

Let's settle

his neck, then narrowed his eyes as a sharp, focused energy lit up

been way too long since I got to let loose in

by the sheer presence and power Andrew suddenly

unexpectedly impressive, but

Joe

flash, vanishing like a phantom as he appeared right in front of Andrew. With a thunderous roar, he launched a punch

to crack across

and the others all held their breath,

the shadows above,

cruel, satisfied smirk. "Nothing but a weak nobody. How delusional.