CHAPTER 7 CARTER I got back from Vegas late morning and decided to spend the early afternoon taking it easy at the house. Now that I’d won the title, I thought about taking a break from the hardcore training. But who was I kidding? I loved it. With my parents traveling to their Oak Island beach house for a few weeks, I decided to train with the other guys. When I arrived at the gym, Ryley and Camden worked with Ethan and Ripp while my uncle Paxton was in the other ring with Braden. I’d inherit my father’s share of the gym one day, just like Ethan, Ripp, Braden, Reagan, Brooks, and Emma would take over their parts. Ryley smiled as I walked over to the sparring rings. “Congrats on keeping the title, Reynolds. I know your dad is super proud.” “Thanks,” I called out, setting my bag on the

