The arrogant fighter laughed after knocking her down. He had no idea who she really was. One whisper from the coach changed everything instantly..
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Chapter 10 - THE NIGHT BEFORE THE VOTEThe city council hearing was the next morning.
If the rezoning passed, Miller Combat Academy would have sixty days to leave.
The students gathered for one final meeting.
Fear was everywhere.
Even Mia felt it.
She walked alone through the empty gym after midnight.
The lights were dim.
The city hummed beyond the windows.
She touched David's photograph.
“I don't know if I can do this,” she whispered.
For the first time in years, she allowed herself to admit it.
She missed him.
She missed having someone beside her.
Someone who could tell her everything would be okay.
But there was nobody.
Only the promise.
Then she heard footsteps.
Brandon stood behind her.
“You don't have to do it alone.”
Mia looked at him.
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“I know.”
And somehow, that was enough.
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Chapter 11 - THE CITY COUNCILThe hearing room was packed.
Chapter 12 - MIA SPEAKSMia looked at the council.
Chapter 13 - THE VOTEThe developer's attorney stood.
Chapter 14 - THE MORNING AFTERVictory did not feel the way Mia expected.
Chapter 15 - THE PURPLE BELTBrandon's purple-belt examination took place that weekend.
Chapter 16 - THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMMia called a meeting.
