LINES IN THE SAND
~KADE POV~
{Playlist suggestion: “Devilish” by Chase Atlantic}
The locker room stinks of sweat and overpriced cologne. I'm lacing up my cleats when Lucas starts his usual bullshit.
"Golden boy's been MIA lately," he announces. "Heard he's got himself a little side project."
I keep my head down, focusing on double-knotting the laces. My knee feels solid today. Good. I need it to hold up.
Denver drops onto the bench beside me. "Ignore him," he mutters. "Guy's got nothing better to do."
"You missed Connor's party at Venom," Denver adds. "Where were you?"
"Busy." The lie comes easily. I was at my mother's cabin with Chelsea and Chase, but that's not something I can explain to anyone here.
My phone buzzes. Knox: ‘Dinner tonight? Marie is making your favorite.’
I dele
