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THALIAI woke up feeling a little soreness from all the coughing I did when I got back to my cabin.It wasn’t painful, just an annoying tickle at the back of my throat that refused to disappear no matter how much water I drank.I closed my eyes for a brief moment, willing the memories of yesterday away before climbing out of bed. The camp doctor had insisted I take the morning off if I still felt unwell, but apart from the occasional cough, I felt perfectly fine.Besides, I wasn’t about to let everyone start treating me like I was made of glass.By the time I arrived at the recovery station, the morning practice was already underway.The familiar sounds of skates gliding across the ice drifted through the open doors, mixing with Coach George’s booming voice as he barked instructions at the players.Unfortunately, the team lost focus the minute I entered.“There she is.”Olivia looked up the moment I stepped inside before abandoning the files she’d been organizing.“How are you feelin
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BRANDONThe automatic doors slid shut behind me with a soft hiss, muffling the laughter drifting from inside the recovery station.I kept walking.The afternoon breeze brushed against my face, but it did nothing to cool the heaviness pressing against my chest. By the time I reached the quiet path leading toward the guest lodges, Thalia’s words were still echoing in my head.Who I give my number to is none of your business, Brandon.She was right.As much as it hurt to admit it, she was absolutely right.I let out a slow breath and rubbed the back of my neck.What the hell had I been thinking?I’d promised myself I wouldn’t keep making the same mistake. Every time I tried to protect her, it came across as control. Maybe this was exactly what I deserved.I stopped walking and looked back toward the recovery station.From where I stood, I couldn’t see inside, but I knew she was there. I could almost picture Caleb standing beside her bed, making her laugh the way he seemed to make everyo
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THALIAThe first thing I saw was Brandon.We were children again, standing beside the narrow river that ran behind our neighborhood while our parents chatted beneath a nearby tree, completely unaware that I had wandered much closer to the bank than I should have. I remembered laughing at something Brandon had said, more interested in the tiny fish darting beneath the surface than the warning he kept repeating.“Thalia,” he called, exasperation creeping into his voice. “Come back. You’re too close.”I glanced over my shoulder with a grin.“I’m just looking.”“You’ve been ‘just looking’ for five minutes.”“I’ll be fine.”“You always say that.”“And I’m always right.”To prove my point, I took another step.The muddy ground beneath my foot gave way without warning and my smile vanished.One second I was standing safely on the riverbank. The next, icy water swallowed me whole.Panic consumed me almost instantly. I kicked desperately, but the current was stronger than I was, dragging me f
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THALIAThe moment Adrian's SUV disappeared through the camp gates, I let out a slow breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding.He always had a way of making me feel like everything would be okay, even when he wasn't around.I straightened the clipboard in my hands and turned back toward the training rink.The players were already halfway through the final practice session of the morning.Coach George's whistle echoed across the arena every few seconds as he barked instructions, his voice carrying effortlessly over the sound of skates cutting across the ice. The pace was relentless, yet none of the players complained. They moved with impressive discipline, pushing themselves through one drill after another until sweat soaked through their training shirts.A few feet away, Olivia stood beside me, jotting down the last of our notes."I still can't believe this is work," she murmured.I smiled without taking my eyes off the rink."You've been saying that since we got here.""Because look
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THALIAI woke before the sun had fully risen to the sharp sound of whistles echoing through the camp. For a few sleepy seconds, I lay on my bed staring at the wooden ceiling above me, wondering who would willingly choose to exercise at such an ungodly hour. Then it all came rushing back.Hockey camp.A muffled groan came from the bed beside mine.Olivia had crashed in my room the night before after telling me about how Brandon looked like a poor kid till he left.Olivia pulled the blanket over her head as if she could somehow block out the noise."I swear these people don't believe in sleep," she muttered.I laughed quietly as I climbed out of bed."They're professional athletes.""They're insane.""You'll survive."She peeked at me from beneath the blanket."Barely."By the time we got dressed, the sky had begun to brighten with the first hints of morning. We headed out for our usual run, following one of the winding trails that stretched around the camp. The cool morning air felt r
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THALIAAdrian remained beside me for a few moments after Brandon disappeared into the darkness, his eyes following the same path mine had unconsciously settled on. Neither of us spoke immediately, and I was grateful for that because I wasn't entirely sure what I was feeling. "Are you okay?" Adrian asked quietly, turning to look at me.I met his eyes and offered him a small smile."I'm okay."He studied my face for another second, almost as though he was trying to decide whether he believed me."You don't have to pretend with me.""I'm not pretending." I rested my forearms against the wooden railing and looked out across the lake, where the lights from the party shimmered on the water. "I really am okay."He nodded slowly, but I could tell there was still a question sitting at the back of his mind."What is it?" I asked.He hesitated for a moment before speaking."Would it be wrong if I asked how you felt talking to Brandon just now?"I let out a quiet breath and smiled to myself."N
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON CHAPTER 85
THALIAI stopped walking just before we got to the hall.“Infact…”I opened my purse and pulled out a folded document I had deliberately brought with me tonight. I unfolded it and held it out in front of him.“I brought the agreement for you to sign, Mr. Langford.You promised me a 50% discount on m
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON FIFTY FIVE
THALIABy the time I got to work the next morning, I was still irritated from Brandon showing up at my apartment the night before like he had lost every remaining ounce of sense he possessed.The nerve of that man still annoyed me.I walked into the lab with my coffee in one hand and my laptop bag
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THALIAI stood just behind the stage entrance, my hands resting lightly against each other as I adjusted my grip, then released it again when I realized I was doing too much.“You’re good,” the event coordinator said quietly as she passed me. “It’s almost your turn.”I nodded once without respondin
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON THIRTY FOUR
THALIABrandon gave a short scoff beside me, the sound low and dry, as though my anger was something he found mildly inconvenient rather than justified, and it made my frustration spike all over again.“What exactly are you talking about?” he asked, leaning back into the leather seat as if we were
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