The emergency team meeting was called for 6 PM sharp. By the time I walked into the locker room, the air already felt thick with tension and whispers. The usual loud banter and clatter of gear were gone. Instead, the room felt smaller, suffocating, like the walls were closing in on me. I chose the far bench in the corner, trying to make myself as invisible as possible. I kept my head down, staring at my skates, wishing I could disappear. Across from me, Jax sat with his legs spread wide, arms crossed over his broad chest. He still looked every bit the captain confident, untouchable even though his title was hanging by a thread. His eyes met mine for a brief second, dark and intense, before looking away. Coach Harlan stood at the front of the room, arms behind his back, his face grim and tired. Marcus leaned casually against the wall near the door like he owned the place, a smug expression plastered on his face. “Alright, listen up,” Coach started, his voice heavy with disappoin
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