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The air in the gym turned dense, charged, as the heavy door groaned open on its hinges. I stood beside you, my expression carefully composed, a mask over the tension tightening behind my eyes. The noise died instantly. Across the room, Zack Lee’s hands stilled on his fist wraps, his glare a physical thing. From the couch, Vin Jin uttered a low, mocking sound. Vasco watched, his hope guarded behind a cautious gaze, while Jay Hong observed from the shadows, his silence more pointed than any accusation. Hudson Ahn stepped forward, his broad frame casting a long shadow over the mats. “They’re joining Allied,” I announced, the words leaving no room for debate. The room held its collective breath. Here, trust was a currency earned in blood and action, not given freely. Every eye in the…