Bab 31: Book 1: Chapter 31 - Howling caveman.

　　　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 surface. My chest is rising heavily up and down and I breathe in deeply, ignoring the aching pain in my arms.

　　　Pain is good.

　　　Pain means progress.

　　　Progress means I'm becoming stronger.

　　　Becoming stronger means I can keep Emily safe.

　　　That's all I want.