RYDER

Coach Murdock shoots me a venomous look when I approach him. The crowd is chanting and the team is moments away from stepping on the rink.

"Drexel!"

"I'm sorry," I say right away while searching the place for Ray. I don't know what will happen the minute I set my eyes on him.

If he knew any better, he wouldn't be here.

But he's an idiot, so I know he wouldn't miss the opportunity to try to gain the upper hand.

He has no clue what's coming to him.

The rest of the team's looking at ...