OFFSIDE HEARTS
But by the time Liam circled back from a press call, the place had emptied out.
Except for him.
Noah sat on the edge of the bench, shirtless, knee bent, one hand slowly winding athletic tape around it. The muscles in his back rippled with each movement, his skin still damp from the rain, curls plastered to his forehead.
He didn’t look up.
“You always check on your players after hours?” he asked.
Liam lingered near the door. “Just the ones who almost tear a ligament because they don’t know when to quit.”