After My Groom Gave My Role to His Ex

Synopsis

The roar of the crowd still echoed in my ears as the last of the digital confetti fell from the ceiling, glittering like stars against the darkened ceiling of our team headquarters. We'd done it—secured our spot in the national championship with a near-perfect run through the regional qualifier. "You were amazing out there," I said to Maddox, my fingers instinctively reaching for his hand. "That final Baron steal was—" "Unbelievable, right?" He squeezed my hand, his eyes still bright with the rush of victory. "I knew we could do it." The rest of The Titans swarmed around us, their excitement infectious. Axe, our tank player, lifted me into a bear hug that nearly crushed my ribs. "Our little support goddess!" he shouted, spinning me around before setting me down. I laughed, catching my balance against Maddox's solid chest. For a moment, I allowed myself to believe this was real—that I belonged here, that I was more than just a debt to be paid. "Champagne for everyone!" Maddox announced, gesturing to the team manager who was already wheeling in a cart laden with ice buckets and bottles.