Alex’s POV

I walk out of the warehouse feeling shaken and angry, Coach Margaret’s threats still echoing in my head. The cold night air hits my face, but it does nothing to cool down the frustration and fear burning inside me.

I’m barely halfway down the dark alley when my phone starts ringing. I pull it out and see Liam’s name on the screen. For a moment, I consider not answering, I’m not in the right headspace to have a normal conversation with anyone right now.

But I know Liam will ...