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I smile, the first one in days. “Good. He’s making me sit out the first three games, but he’s also helping me find another endorsement deal. One that could also help the farm.”

“Oh my God.” She gasps. “This is amazing. I’m so happy for you.”

“Yeah, it is. And it’s all thanks to you.”

She shakes her head, stepping closer and wrapping her arms around my neck. “You did this, Hudson. You should be proud of yourself. God, I love you so much.”

I kiss her head. “Molly Sinclair-Wilde. Hex. You’re my favorite bad luck charm.” I wink.

She laughs softly, her arms wrapping around me. “Always.”

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Hudson

Mason:Morning, Princess Hudson. How’s the royal wrist today?

Aiden:Should we get you a throne? Or maybe one of those bubble wrap suits?

Hudson:?? You’re all hilarious.

Dane:Don’t forget fragile. He’s fragile AF.

Mason:He’s like a glass ornament. One wrong move and CRACK.

Aiden:A glass ornament. With sparkles.

Hudson:I hate all of you.

Mason:Nah, you love us.

Dane:Not as much as we love seeing you get wrapped in the bubble wrap of shame by Coach.

Aiden:Bet you’re sidelined for two weeks just because someone looked at you wrong.

Hudson:I’M FINE.

Mason:“I’m fine” is what people say when they’re absolutely not fine.

Dane:You’re not fine, Hudson. And don’t give me that BS. You should’ve told us.

Hudson:Told you what?

Dane:About the injury. About the farm. About whatever stupid thing you were doing that landed you in this mess.

Aiden:You think we wouldn’t have your back? You think we wouldn’t help?

Mason:We’re teammates, dude. That makes us family.

Dane:And family doesn’t let you pull dumb stunts alone.

Hudson:. . .

Mason:What? Nothing to say now?

Hudson:I didn’t want anyone to worry about me.

Dane:That’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever said.

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