Chapter 279
Thats not for you to be concerned about , I nearly growled Just let me work out without you breathing down my neck .
1 turned away and once again , hobbled .
This time though , he let me g I decided to work out with the weights .
It would give me a chance to sit down , and I can still get a decent workout in .
1 started with the smaller weights .
I sat on the bench and grabbed a 30 pound dumbbell .
After a few sets , I grabbed an even bigger size and started another set .
Looking around me , I saw a ton of jacked men and a few jacked women working out their arms with giant weights that were bigger than my body .
It was pretty intimidating to watch .
I shook my head and continued my own sets , grabbing bigger weights as I progressed .
I wasnt on my leg at all , but as time went on , it was getting difficult to ignore the pain in ankle .
my You competing ? A voice asked from another bench nearby .
It was a woman , and she was adding giant weights , getting ready to do some bench work .
She glanced in my direction , waiting for my response .
Realizing she was talking to me , I nodded .
Uh , yeah , I told her .
What pack you from ? Redmoon , I replied .
She nodded , her eyes scanning me like she was sizing me up .
Come spot for me , she demanded .
I was taken aback by the forcefulness in her tone ; she wasnt giving me a choice , that was a fact .
I wanted to tell her that I could barely stand , let alone spot her .
But I didnt want to see weak ; I would just have to fight through the pain .
I stood , trying not to look as though I was in a crazy amount of pain , and scurried over ot her .
I didnt want to hobble because then she would know .
I stood behind her , reaching out to grab the weights if necessary .
She laid down on the bench , grabbed each side of the weight , and lifted it up ; her muscles protruding as she did so , making me realize she was a lot tougher than she looked initially .
Are you competing too ? I asked , trying to keep my mind off the pain in my foot Yup , she murmured .
Im Tabitha , but most call me Tabby .
As she said her name , she grunted as the weight came down on her .
She pushed it back up with another loud grunt .
Im from the Lakewood pack .
Ive heard of their pack ; they were pretty large and tough competitors .
Im Judy , I replied .
She grunted again as she lifted the weight in the air , but this time when it came back down it was a lot faster than she intended and I heard her gasp .
I had always been a quick responder when it came to things like this ; the second I realized she wasnt in control and weights were slamming down on her , I grabbed the weights and stopped them from crushing her seconds before they actually did .
By doing so , I heard my ankle snapping and pain shoot up my leg once again , nearly paralyzing me .
Tears stung my eyes , and I quickly linked them away as I placed the weight back on the hook .
25 Tabby sat up , her hand on her chest as she panted .
Youre pretty good , she said .
Thanks .
I nodded , biting my lower lip until I tasted blood .
Yeah , no worries , I squeaked out .
I need to run .
Ill see you later .
It was nice meeting you.
I started to hobble away ; each step was more painful than the last .
I couldnt imagine how much damage I did to my ankle and now I fear I might not be able to complete it because of it .
I started towards the exit , but then I felt a warm coat draping over my shoulders and before I knew what was happening , I was airborne .