Rhys
"He can't play in the finals?" I repeated, the words tasting wrong in my mouth. I needed to hear it again, just to make sure I hadn't misunderstood. "So he won't be able to…"
Leo cut me off with a sharp nod before I could finish. "I already told you what would happen to him. We need to do everything possible to avoid that situation. If he plays, he could go into a full heat — a really bad one. The kind that hits like a truck. So I'm advising, strongly, that he sits this one out."
Kayden whimpered softly beside me. His eyes flew open wide, and he shifted uncomfortably on the bus seat, grabbing Leo's hand like it was a lifeline. "One last time, Leo. Please. I have to do whatever it takes to compete in this game. I'm ready to do anything as long as I can play."
