Breaking the Silence

Philadelphia’s morning sky was a sheet of pewter, the city shrouded in a restless hush. The Talons’ latest victory had done little to settle the tension that hung over the team like a storm cloud. For Alexandra, sleep had become a luxury. Every night brought new threats, every morning a new test of resolve.She sat at the kitchen table, her phone buzzing with messages—some supportive, many hateful, a few chillingly specific. Jeremy stood by the window, his silhouette tense against the gray light. Lockjaw was sprawled on the couch, scrolling through news feeds, while Marlon’s voice crackled from the laptop speaker.“King’s ready,” Marlon said. “He’s scared, but he’s got nothing left to lose. He’ll go on record—anonymously, at first. His story matches the pattern. Blackmail, threats, a demand to throw a game. He says he’s not the only one.”Alexandra nodded, her jaw set. “We have to move. Every day we wait, they get bolder. They threatened my dad, Jeremy. Th

Last Updated : 2025-06-08

Under the Lights, Into the Fire

Philadelphia’s South Side was a sea of green and silver. The Talons’ stadium glowed under the floodlights, banners snapping in the evening breeze, the city’s pulse quickening with every passing minute. Tonight wasn’t just any game—it was the Talons’ biggest rivalry, a national broadcast, and the first time Alexandra would be allowed to suit up with the practice squad since the scandal broke.Inside the stadium, security was everywhere. Uniformed officers and plainclothes agents moved through the crowds, their radios crackling with updates. Monroe, Alexandra’s bodyguard, kept a watchful eye on every entrance and exit. The league had promised extra protection, but Alexandra could feel the tension in the air, the sense that something was about to break.She pulled on her practice jersey, the Talons’ logo bright against her chest. In the mirror, she saw not just herself, but every battle she’d fought to get here. She squared her shoulders, tied her hair back, and heade

Last Updated : 2025-06-09

The Hunter and the Hunted

Philadelphia’s autumn wind howled through the city’s canyons, rattling windows and scattering leaves across the Talons’ practice field. Inside the facility, tension was thick enough to taste. The Talons’ last victory had been hard-fought, but the celebration was short-lived. The threats against Alexandra and Jeremy had grown bolder, and the league’s patience was wearing thin.Alexandra sat at her locker, lacing up her cleats. Her phone buzzed with another anonymous message—this one just a photo of her and Jeremy leaving the stadium, a red X over both their faces. She swallowed hard and tucked the phone away, refusing to let fear show. Monroe, her bodyguard, hovered nearby, his eyes scanning every shadow.Jeremy entered, his jaw set, shoulders tense. Lockjaw followed, a mountain of muscle and resolve. They exchanged silent nods—each knew what the other was thinking: enough was enough.Turning the TablesAfter practice, the three met in the players’ loun

Last Updated : 2025-06-10

All Chapters of Blindside Beauty : Chapter 121 - Chapter 123

Breaking the Silence

Under the Lights, Into the Fire

The Hunter and the Hunted