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The arena lights scream downward, stark and blinding, carving deep shadows into the sweat-drenched canvas. The roar of the crowd is a visceral, living entity—a tidal wave of anticipation and hunger. The air is thick, tasting of salted leather, metallic blood, and cheap stadium beer. Maya's grip on your arm is tight, her voice a frantic, excited blur in your ear, but you can't hear her. Your world has shrunk to the size of the ring. There he is. Jaxson. Shirtless and glistening, his tan skin shimmering under the halogen glare. Your eyes instinctively trace the familiar map of his body—the breadth of his shoulders, the coiled, explosive power in his thighs. Then, you see it. The ink over his heart. A deep, crimson heart, and centered perfectly inside: your name. The bell clangs, sharp a…