Five Years under the Glass
He still had the broad, carved shoulders of an active competitor, a sharp, unforgiving jawline, and eyes the pale, striking color of winter ice.
For the past month, those eyes had looked at Naomi with nothing but dismissive irritation, viewing her as a PR hire with a tragic backstory. Right now, however, he wasn't looking at her like she was a charity case. He was looking at her like she was a problem he couldn't solve.
"Coach Vance," Naomi said, stepping away from her team to meet him halfway. She kept her chin lifted, refusing to let him tower over her despite his height advantage. "Did you need something? We're a bit busy celebrating a gold in lane seven."