RivenI sat on the couch with a bowl of popcorn in my lap, the TV glowing bright in the dim living room. The Bulls were playing today — a solid matchup against a strong rival team. The stadium was packed, fans roaring even through the screen. I should’ve been there. On the ice. Part of it.Instead, Coach had benched me. “Take some time to rest,” he’d texted early this morning. To be honest, I’d been off, slow, and distracted, with my body feeling heavier and more unpredictable every day. The omega changes were getting worse. My scent was stronger. I couldn’t risk being around the team like that.So I stayed home watching from the couch like some stranger instead of their teammate.“Come on!” I shouted at the screen as one of my linemates missed a perfect pass. “Right there! Skate it out!”Even alone, I was cheering, leaning forward, heart racing with every play. When we scored, I jumped up, popcorn spilling everywhere, pumping my fist. When the final buzzer sounded and we won, a big g
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