I immediately become aware that the guys are waiting throughout the gym, watching me and making it clear that I’m not leaving this room without acknowledging them. I move to the pull up bar refusing to give into their demanding presence. I grip it and easily muscle my chin up and over. I’m on my third set of twenty-five when a pair of arms clamps around my waist and pulls me away from the bar. I consider for a minute getting out of his hold, but maybe it’s best to get this over with.
