Chapter 22-Locker Room Tension
Maya waited in the hallway outside the locker room after the morning skate.
The plan was simple. She needed a quick confirmation from Coach Langston about the recovery notes before the afternoon meetings.
Players filtered out in small groups. Most nodded or passed without comment. She kept her back against the wall and her bag close to her side.
Alex came out near the end of the group. He saw her standing there and slowed.
The hallway had thinned enough that there was no easy way to walk past without acknowledging her.
“You are in the wrong place,” he said.
“I am waiting for Coach.”
“He already left through the other door.”
Maya pushed off the wall. “Then I will find him later.”
Alex did not move out of the way.
“You do not need to stand outsid
