The Alpha's Hardest Game
"We study off-campus. At your apartment. No distractions, no crowds, and no Cole. We stick strictly to the books, and when the midterms are over, we're done."
A victorious, dark spark danced in Jake’s green eyes. "My apartment. Tonight after the game on Friday. It’s a deal, Avery."
Friday night arrived like a slow, agonizing execution.
The main university arena was a roaring sea of school colors, the bleachers packed to maximum capacity for the crucial championship qualifier against State University. The bright neon scoreboard blared 72-68, with only four minutes remaining in the final quarter.
But Jake wasn't on the hardwood.