Chapter 75

• I ignored Castiel’s phone calls and texts, and I put all my energy into skating. I was withdrawn at home, and I started training twice as hard in the mornings. Madison didn’t say anything but every night she climbed into bed next to me and we slept with our backs to each other.
• Jared was oblivious to my darkening moods, and I was more aggressive on the ice, so much so that Coach had pulled me aside and threatened to bench me if I hurt my teammates again. I had no fear, no empathy and I didn’t care who got hurt.
• I wasn’t trying to purposefully hurt anyone, but on the ice, I could let go because at home I had to pretend that everything was fine, it was exhausting and I felt angry the whole time. I knew something had to give and it had been five weeks since I’d spoken to or seen Castiel.