KNOX
Come morning, I'm up at nine even though I had a hard ass time falling asleep. It's just how my body works—I can't stay too long in bed for the life of me. If I need it, I might fall asleep earlier tonight so I can be ready tomorrow. We have practice early because of the game on Wednesday.
There was a time when I used to be excited about games, but now, all I can hyperfocus on is whether or not this will be the week when my position as captain will be taken from me.
And it's all Justin f*****g Halvick's fault.
Because of Mom's good disposition, breakfast ends up being entertaining and I don't think about hockey at all. Then again, it usually is. It's just the three of us because Isadora's probably still asleep.
Things...take a turn, though.
It all starts when Dad clears his
