Bargaining Power

"Are you okay?" Luis asked, offering her a hand up.

Ciara had taken quite a heavy beating to the extent that she had not been able to get up even after Luis had arrived and diverted her attackers.

"Thank you." She said as she took his hands and got pulled up. "I hope you didn't punch her too much." She said looking at Lily who was lying on the ground now.

"I don't know if I did but she's okay," Luis said.

'I expected him to start controlling the other students here after knocking those ones out but I guess he's not that dumb.' Lena said.

Ciara turned to the side to see Cassie limping toward her with a stiff look on her face.

"Oh Cassie, are you okay?" She asked, moving closer to her.

"I am, it could have been worse if Luis had not shown up," Cassie said.

There were little mumblings from the few students in the room who were wondering who Luis was.