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NIGHT ROUTINES

~KADE~

{Playlist suggestion: "Haunted" by Taylor Swift}

I didn't expect to start looking forward to my late nights at Crawford Elite.

But here I was, glancing at the clock again, counting down the minutes until I knew she'd arrive. Chelsea Lynch. The cleaning girl with eyes that cut straight through my bullshit.

My knee still hurt from last week's mishap, but I'd followed her instructions…mostly. The swelling had gone down enough that I could walk without wincing.

The tape she'd applied had stayed on for three days, exactly as long as she'd told me to leave it.

The gym was empty tonight except for me. I kept my training light—just some upper body work and careful stretching. No need to risk another lecture.

At precisely 11:30 PM, I heard the soft squeak of her cleaning cart in the hallway. My heart did that weird skip thing it had started doing whenever she was near. Annoying.

"You're still here," she said, pushing through the double doors. Not a question. An accusatio
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  • His to Ruin: Breaking Chelsea    015

    UNEXPECTED SAVIOR~CHELSEA~{Playlist Suggestions: "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish}The night was spiraling faster than I could control. One more complaint and I'd be out of a job—a job I desperately needed. I returned to the floor with my stomach in knots, scanning the room for Valerie's next attack.I didn't have to wait long."Oh, Chelsea!" Her voice cut through the music like glass, deliberately loud enough for nearby tables to hear. "We've been waiting for our food for ages. Is incompetence part of the uniform here?"I checked my watch. Their order had been in for exactly twelve minutes. On a packed Saturday night."The kitchen is running a bit behind," I explained, keeping my voice professional. "I'll check on your order right away.""Please do. Some of us have important places to be." She exchanged smirks with her friends. "Unlike the staff."I bit the inside of my cheek hard enough to taste blood and headed for the kitchen. Javier intercepted me, concern etched on his face."You

  • His to Ruin: Breaking Chelsea    014

    VENOM~CHELSEA~{Playlist Suggestions: "Take Control" by Zola Jesus}The bass pounded through my bones as I navigated the crowded floor of Venom, tray balanced carefully above my head. Saturday nights were always chaos…the worst shift for tips, the best for drama. I'd traded with Zoe for this particular torture because Chase needed antibiotics that insurance wouldn't fully cover. Another sixty dollars in my pocket meant another week without panic."Three tequila sunrises, one vodka cranberry," I announced, setting the drinks down at table eight.A man in a business suit grabbed my wrist. "This isn't what I ordered."I pulled away, keeping my voice level. "You ordered a vodka cranberry.""I said vodka ‘soda’." His words slurred slightly. Already drunk, and it was only eleven."I'll fix it right away," I said, reaching for the offending drink.He snatched it out of reach. "Don't bother. But I'm not paying for your mistake."The familiar anger burned in my chest. I could argue….I knew

  • His to Ruin: Breaking Chelsea    013

    KINGSTON MANOR~KADE~{Playlist suggestion: "Castle" by Halsey}Kingston Manor loomed against the night sky, all stone and glass and pointed accusations disguised as architecture. Every window blazed with light, burning electricity just because they could. Dad's way of announcing to the world that Kingstons never sat in darkness.I pulled up to the circular driveway, hating how the familiar tension settled on my shoulders. The valet….a new guy… approached my car with the practiced smile of someone paid well to pretend the rich aren't assholes."I've got it," I said, handing him my keys. "Just park it close. I won't be staying long.""Yes, Mr. Kingston."Mr. Kingston. Never just Kade here. My identity was squeezed into the family name, like being a person wasn't enough.I glanced down at my clothes….training shorts and a Crawford Elite t-shirt still soaked with sweat. My father would hate it. Which was exactly why I hadn't stopped to change.The massive oak front door opened before I

  • His to Ruin: Breaking Chelsea    012

    NIGHT ROUTINES~KADE~{Playlist suggestion: "Haunted" by Taylor Swift}I didn't expect to start looking forward to my late nights at Crawford Elite.But here I was, glancing at the clock again, counting down the minutes until I knew she'd arrive. Chelsea Lynch. The cleaning girl with eyes that cut straight through my bullshit.My knee still hurt from last week's mishap, but I'd followed her instructions…mostly. The swelling had gone down enough that I could walk without wincing. The tape she'd applied had stayed on for three days, exactly as long as she'd told me to leave it.The gym was empty tonight except for me. I kept my training light—just some upper body work and careful stretching. No need to risk another lecture.At precisely 11:30 PM, I heard the soft squeak of her cleaning cart in the hallway. My heart did that weird skip thing it had started doing whenever she was near. Annoying."You're still here," she said, pushing through the double doors. Not a question. An accusatio

  • His to Ruin: Breaking Chelsea    011

    UNEXPECTED TOUCH~CHELSEA~{Playlist suggestion: "Shelter" by Birdy}Dr. Chen left twenty minutes ago, his face a mix of concern and resignation. He'd helped me get Kade to the training room, examined the knee, and given him a stern lecture that Kade had pretended to listen to."Ice. Rest. No weight on it for forty-eight hours," Dr. Chen had instructed, looking at me instead of Kade. Like somehow I'd become responsible for making sure the stubborn idiot followed directions."I'll make sure," I'd promised, not sure why I was getting involved at all.Now we sat in awkward silence, Kade on the padded examination table, me on the rolling stool beside it. His leg was propped up, an ice pack secured around his knee with an elastic bandage."You don't have to stay," Kade said, breaking the silence. "I can call Denver to pick me up."I checked my phone. My shift had officially started fifteen minutes ago, but the main building could wait a little longer."And let you try walking to the parki

  • His to Ruin: Breaking Chelsea    010

    INJURED PRIDE~KADE~{Playlist suggestion: "Broken" by Lifehouse}I stared at the wall chart Coach Marshall had taped up in the team meeting room. My name was highlighted in yellow….separate from everyone else. Special. Isolated.‘Kingston, K. - Modified training schedule. NO CONTACT DRILLS.’The same words that had been there for weeks. Nothing had changed."Listen up," Coach barked, pacing in front of the whiteboard. "West Ridge Academy next Friday. They've got a strong defense, but we've got speed."My teammates nodded. Denver caught my eye from across the room and gave me a sympathetic look. I ignored it. I didn't need pity.Coach continued outlining the strategy, pointing at different players, and assigning roles and positions. Not once did he look my way.When the meeting ended, everyone filed out. I stayed seated, staring at that yellow highlight. A brand marking me as damaged. Weak."He's just following doctor's orders, man," Denver said, hovering by the door. "Give it time."

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