Jack and Aiden reached the sixth floor, both breathing heavily after the intense battles they had already faced. They knew the journey was only getting harder with each floor, but the thought of Lena kept Jack pushing forward. He was fighting for her—and for his promise to Ethan, too. Ethan, his younger brother, who had been taken from him by the world of underground fighting. This was personal.
Jack looked at Aiden, who was catching his breath. "You good to go?" Jack asked.
Aiden gave a tired nod. "I'm with you, Jack. Let's keep moving."
Jack opened the door to the sixth floor and stepped inside. The room was large, with a mat in the middle and metal barriers surrounding the fight area. It felt almost like an arena, dark and tense. Suddenly, they heard a loud, booming laugh echo through the room.
"So, you're finally here, Jack Hayes," the voice called out.
