Page 47 of Game On
I chuckle, replaying the moment in my head. Luke’s panicked expression as he struggled to keep his balance, Ash’s exasperated yell as I nearly lost my grip on him, and Ella’s infectious laughter filling the gym.
Hudson:
everything go okay?
Ella:
yeah. he left pretty quickly
Hudson:
you okay?
Ella:
not sure
I frown as I contemplate what to say next. I may like to push her buttons, but the thought of someone actually hurting her makes me irrationally angry. I feel this strange urge to protect her. A desire to ensure that she feels safe here at Whitland. It’s not something I’m used to experiencing when it comes to women, and it confuses the hell out of me.
Hudson:
do you need anything?
She doesn’t answer right away, and I stare at the blank screen as I wait for her response. My mind races through the possibilities of what could have happened between them after I left.Did he say something to hurt her?
Finally, after what feels like an eternity, my phone buzzes with her reply.
