Alex’s POV

The clock on the wall shows that it’s nearly midnight when I finally arrive at the secret location where Coach Margret told me to meet him.

Coach Margret is already waiting for me when I slip through the side door. He’s pacing back and forth in the main room, and I can tell from his body language that he’s furious about something.

“You’re late,” he says without even looking at me.

“Sorry, Coach,” I reply automatically. “I had to make sure no one saw me leaving my ...