Mason waited while she shifted back and took a shower. He met her when she came out with a towel wrapped around her. Her hair was wrapped in a towel, and her eyes were red from crying. She looked at him with sad eyes, heavy with guilt. “You want to talk about it?” He asked her. She shook her head no as a fresh wave of tears streamed down her face. He pulled her down onto the bed and cradled her while she cried, just offering his quiet support. After she fell asleep, he removed her wet towels and covered her gently with the blankets. The first day before the official opening ceremonies was scheduled to be busy for him as the returning champion. He was set to watch a few practices and give pep talks to the upcoming fighting Deltas, Gammas, and Betas. With a heavy mind, he left Josie s

