Nolan POV
The whiskey burns going down, but not enough to drown out Coach Williams' words still echoing in my head.
"One more step out of line, Carter, and you're done. I don't care if we're mid-season or headed to nationals. You stay away from Hayes and his girlfriend. Are we clear?"
Crystal f*****g clear.
I down the rest of my drink and signal the bartender for another. The club is packed tonight—loud music, flashing lights, bodies pressed together on the dance floor. It's exactly the kind of distraction I need but I don't feel distracted enough.
My mind is still stuck at that argument I had with Bailey…then Orion's warnings.
"You look like s**t," Jasper slides onto the stool next to me, his signature smirk firmly in place.
“ Had a rough day?" He probes.
The guy has been friendl
