Ashton’s POV It’s been a long four days: three cities, three games, two wins, and one loss. That single defeat came during our second game, a grueling match that we had to play without Grim as he clocked a one game suspension and a five thousand dollar fine. With my muscles aching from the back to back games and the toll of sleeping in a new, unfamiliar bed every night, I am now more than ready to head back to Boston. I settle deep into my seat on the team flight, my headphones placed into the shell of my ears as I listen to some music, hoping the rhythm will calm the adrenaline still coursing through me from the earlier game. I need my mind to go quiet, just enough to allow me to sleep so I can be semi functional when I get home to Beth. A tap on my shoulder has me looking up to find

