Chapter 21 — Cracks in Perfect Things
Ethan Hayes The next morning felt different. Not bad. Just dangerous. Because now Lena loved him. And Ethan loved her. Which meant he officially had something to lose. He sat alone in the empty locker room after morning practice, staring down at the email still open on his phone. Professional Training Academy Offer — Final Acceptance Deadline Three days left. Three days before he had to decide whether to leave London after graduation. Three days before he potentially destroyed everything with Lena. “You look miserable.” Ethan looked up sharply. Coach Daniels stood near the lockers holding coffee. “Didn’t hear you come in.” “You’re distracted lately.” Ethan leaned back against the bench silently. Coach studied him carefully before speaking again. “It’s the girl.” Etha
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