My Basketball Rival is my Roommate
"Why?"
"Because Carter’s mother is dead."
The voice on the other side stopped instantly.
A beat later, low, mocking laughter from a man echoed through the wood.
The door slowly swung open on silent hinges.
The hallway beyond was empty. But lying right on the threshold, slowly rolling into the room, was an old, scuffed basketball. The leather was worn dark, covered in faded markings.
Written across the center in dark ink was my name.
I took a step toward it.
"Carter, don't touch it," Jace warned, his voice taut.