Carol’s POV As we spend the night at my family's place, the weight of the recent events still lingers. My parents welcome us back into the house with nervous smiles. After we explain the results of our excursion, they thank us -- although some unease still remains. We try to push it aside, if only
Carol’s POV Soon enough, Aiden has fully reimmersed himself in the familiar routine of practice, skirmishes, and intense drilling. The team had no small amount of happiness, of course — their last game had been a resounding success. Still, beneath the surface, the pressure has begun to mount as pu
“Oh, please, don’t apologize. I’m glad you won’t be,” I half-joke. Although Aiden’s help has bolstered my confidence slightly, the attention was still nerve wracking. “Hey, don’t worry, okay?” He smiles at me softly and gives me a kiss on the forehead. “How about this — after your interview tonigh
I sit across from the host — Will Wilson, a famous local talk show personality — and try my best to keep my expression polite and put-together. I’m thankful for the fact the bright lights make it so I can’t make out the faces of the audience members without really squinting. I brace myself for ano
Adrenaline pumps through my system as all eyes in the room are glued to me. My ears are ringing – even I can’t believe my own bravery. The audience gasps, but they otherwise remain silent. Daniel’s expression is frozen in shock. My heart is thundering in my chest. Despite my mounting nervousness,
Terrified and disoriented, I immediately try to scream. The sound is muffled as a large, callous hand presses over my mouth. I struggle as violently as I can, kicking and punching in the darkness wildly. I can hear my attacker grunt, but his grip on me doesn’t waiver. Fear and adrenaline course th
In the wake of the attack, Aiden’s already protective nature has kicked into overdrive. I hardly spend a moment where Aiden isn’t by my side. He watches over me with a vigilant eye. It serves to settle my nerves somewhat. Aidens protectiveness has bled over into her private life, as well. Anytime
The next match approaches even more quickly than the last did. The feverish energy that picks up around games is upon us once again like a raging storm. This time, instead of being buried in real estate, I find myself deeply involved with the team. Most of the time, Coach Henry runs practice. He d