Chapter 5: The Final RaceHarper’s POVMy stomach dropped, and for a second, I could only stare at the message on my screen.We know what’s happening in those private sessions.My heart slammed against my ribs. No…No, no, no.I snatched up my clothes and dressed as fast as I could, barely hearing Reid calling my name behind me.“Harper, wait.” I was already heading for the door. “Harper, talk to me. What happened?”I yanked it open. His footsteps stopped behind me. “What’s wrong, Harper? I hope no—”But I slammed the door before he could finish.***“Coach, they’re saying they’ll file a complaint before the heat even starts,” I said, pacing the locker room with my heart slamming in my chest, the championship noise echoing from the main pool area. My suit was already on but I felt exposed, skin still tingling from the whispers and stares all morning. Rivals from State had been loud about it, claiming my times were too good and fast, throwing around words like favoritism and rules vio
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