CHAPTER 81

Jake's POV - Harder, Faster, Stronger. My fist collides with the bag once again, the force of the punch sending it flying backwards. Beads of sweat drips down my face and I focus on my breathing, keeping it steady and rhythmic. Each punch I lay into the bag causes one more worry to disappear for a few blissful seconds. Emily's safety, punch. Trevor, punch. Amil, punch. DC Jones, punch. My knuckles sting painfully and I grab the bag with both hands, resting my forehead against the cool...