Joanna's phone chimed, and she glanced at the screen. A photo from Duncan had arrived, and she eagerly tapped to open it.

As she opened the message, Joanna was confronted with a vivid image of Duncan's upper body, gleaming with sweat and etched with deep scars.

Before she replied, another message popped up: “I spent the afternoon at the gym. It was great. When are you coming back? Make sure to train regularly. Otherwise, you'll lose your skills."