Page 263 of Beautiful Collide

Aiden:Yeah, we’re going to worry regardless. It’s our default setting, considering your string of life choices. ??

Mason:You’re not invincible, Wilde. None of us are.

Hudson:I know. I just didn’t want to let anyone down.

Dane:You let us down by not telling us. We’re a team. You should’ve trusted us.

Hudson:You’re right. I screwed up. I’m sorry.

Mason:You’re sorry? You’re also a massive idiot.

Aiden:Huge. Like Olympic-level idiot.

Hudson:Jesus Christ, do you guys ever stop?

Dane:Nope.

Mason:Never. We’re relentless. Like your bad decisions.

Hudson:I take back my apology. You’re all assholes.

Aiden:Assholes who care about you.

Hudson:Thanks. For real.

Mason:Anytime, Princess.

Hudson:I’m muting this chat.

Dane:Go ahead. You’ll still be hearing us chirp you at practice.

Aiden:Oh, 100%. We’re just getting started.

Hudson:Great. Looking forward to it.

Mason:Love you, glass princess. Stay unbroken.

Hudson Wilde has left the chat.

Dane:He’ll be back. He always comes back.

SEASON FIVE

EPILOGUE

Hudson

The crowd is buzzing.

Excitement courses through the air.

Today is my first game back since my injury.

It’s also the first time I’ve felt like myself since I got hurt.

Being on the ice is like being home.

As I step out onto the ice, it feels right.

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