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    Jax the Dom: Fighting Dirty Trilogy, #3
    Jax the Dom: Fighting Dirty Trilogy, #3
    Jax the Dom: Fighting Dirty Trilogy, #3
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    Jax the Dom: Fighting Dirty Trilogy, #3

    By Laura Day

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    Jax the Dom is book 3 and finale in the Fighting Dirty Trilogy!

    I hurt people.

    I lose myself in the sweat and blood and the sound of bones breaking.

    Maple’s different.

    She saved me, made me whole again.

    Now, someone wants to hurt her.

    And it’s my turn to save her.

    Even if it means going back to jail

    Even if it means killing again.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublishereBook Publishing World
    Release dateNov 10, 2017
    ISBN9781386286196
    Jax the Dom: Fighting Dirty Trilogy, #3

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      Jax the Dom - Laura Day

      Chapter 1

      Jax

      S top training now!

      Evan’s voice was firm and held that no nonsense tone that Jax knew he couldn’t mess with. He lowered his fists and turned around to face Evan. Ok, he said in defeat. I’m stopping.

      Good, Evan nodded approvingly. Now go wash yourself off and meet me in my office. You need a few hours of rest before this fight—otherwise you’ll be completely useless.

      Jax spent fifteen minutes in the shower, wiping off the sweat and grime that clung to him after his six-hour training session. He kept his head down and watched the water pool at his feet before draining. He tried to keep his mind focused on his strategy, but his mind kept drifting to Maple. She had looked so beautiful in his sister’s white sundress with her hair hanging loose around her shoulders as she had looked up at him with those big doe eyes.

      His initial reaction to her appearance had been pure joy, but after he’d had some time to think, Jax realized that he had actually been hoping she wouldn’t be discharged until tomorrow. He had wanted her to miss the fight; he didn’t want her to have to be in the same space as Conor. Just the idea of Conor sent sparks of rage coursing through his body. He felt his muscles flex, as he tried to control the desire to beat his fists against the tiled wall in front of him.

      Jax felt a keen sense of guilt every time he thought of what happened to Maple. He should have known that Conor would try something like this. He had almost beaten the life out of Jodie, which meant he was capable of anything. He remembered the promise he had made to himself the first day he had seen Maple lying on the hospital bed. He had seen a flashback image of his sister in the same position a few years ago, and he had resolved never to allow anyone to harm the women in his life like that again.

      He had sat by the bed and taken Maple’s hand into both of his own. He had whispered promises to her, but the thing he remembered most was the promise he had made to himself. He had thought it was enough to beat Conor in the ring. That, somehow, Conor’s defeat and his subsequent humiliation would be some sort of closure for himself and his sister. But now Jax knew what he really had to do. He needed to kill Conor in that ring. That was the only way to end it.

      Jax felt his rage building, and the calming shower he had hoped to have seemed naïve now. He turned off the water, toweled himself off, got dressed, and headed over to Evan’s office.

      How are you feeling? Evan asked in a business-like tone.

      More than ready, Jax said without hesitation. I’m going to destroy that motherfucker.

      Evan looked up, fixing his piercingly dark eyes on Jax. You are a talented mixed martial arts fighter, and you have been the best student that I ever had the privilege of training. Do not forget that training. Do not forget the reason you fight. Do not let your personal prejudices get in the way of fighting clean and fighting fair. You understand me?

      Jax nodded once, but he didn’t meet Evan’s eyes.

      Jax, Evan’s voice was firm.

      Yes.

      Do you understand me?

      Jax had no choice but to make eye contact and nod. I understand, he said.

      Good, Evan nodded. Now sit down.

      Jax fell into the seat across from Evan, and immediately, he felt a little spasm run up his legs. He realized with a start that it was the first time he had sat down in hours.

      Maple was here today, Evan pointed out unnecessarily.

      I know, Jax nodded.

      She’s an amazing girl, Evan said.

      Jax couldn’t help but smile. I know that, too.

      She needs a solid life, Jax, Evan said in a low voice. She needs some stability. You do, too; you can help each other out.

      That’s the plan, Jax nodded. At least... it’s my plan.

      You’re sure you’re going to win tonight, aren’t you? Evan asked, watching him carefully.

      I am, Jax said fiercely. I’m going to make sure I win.

      What does that mean? Evan asked immediately. ‘Make sure I win?’

      Whatever it takes, he said, holding something back.

      What did I just tell you?

      Jax sighed noisily. This guy doesn’t deserve a clean fight, he said through gritted teeth.

      Then you shouldn’t have accepted the challenge at all! Evan shot back. Because that means he’s not a guy that you should be fighting at all. If the rules don’t mean anything to you, then respect means nothing to you either. Be a fighter worthy of the title; be a fighter who can stand up in legal MMA circles and make the crowd go wild. Because let me tell you something, the win won’t mean anything if you don’t play by the rules.

      It’ll mean something to me, Jax said.

      Stop thinking about today, Evan said harshly. Stop thinking about tomorrow. Think about a year from now, five years from now, ten years from now. If you build up a reputation for illegal moves in that ring, then the MMA won’t touch you, and you will never be able to give Maple the life she deserves.

      Jax fell silent as he contemplated Evan’s words. He knew Evan was right, but it was a bitter pill to swallow. It didn’t matter either way; Jax knew that if he put enough power into his attack, he might be able to accomplish his goal and exact his revenge in the same breath. That was the only option he had left, because he knew Evan was right. Maple deserved more than the life she had, and he was going to do everything in his power to make sure he did right by her.

      I know, Jax said. You’re right.

      She’s been through a lot, Jax, Evan said quietly.

      You don’t have to remind me, Jax said and nodded. I just...

      I know how you feel, kid, Evan said sympathetically. You saw your sister suffer at the hands of a monster, then you were put into jail by the same man and now you have to watch the woman you love suffer, too. I get it. Trust me, but revenge is not always the healing elixir people think it is. If you don’t do it the right way... then it won’t hold and you won’t be happy.

      Jax listened as the words sunk in. They made sense, but he was aware that their meaning was being impeded by the steady flow of rage that

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