Chapter 4

Lindgren can see the glow of the hotel down the street, but his breath is coming so fast, and his heart is pounding so hard that he thinks he might die before they make it there, and for once it's not because of his fear of the dark.

Maybe dying would be better than disappointing Sophie.

His ears are ringing so loud it takes him a moment to realize someone is saying his name.

"Lindgren, you're okay," Callum is saying, rubbing at Lindgren's shoulder.

"Am I?" he croaks out.

"Yes, you are.

You are not just a dumb hockey player.