Jaxon’s pov
Being in love and finally saying it out loud changes everything. I feel lighter, as if something heavy has been taken off my chest. Breathing comes easier now.
After running drills all day, I am drenched in sweat. My legs ache, my arms feel like they are about to give out, and every muscle begs for rest. Normally, all I would think about is food after practice, but today my mind is somewhere else.
It is on Lena.
She is still here, waiting, and the sight of her fills me with a happiness that no amount of exhaustion can dull. I am glad she stayed for the whole session.
Earlier, Victor tackled me harder than he needed to. My face met the dirt, and it left me sore, but what stuck with me more was Lena’s reaction. Her eyes showed nothing but concern as I walked toward her.
“Go
