ERIC’S POV

“Your father… is dead,” the words broke out miserably from her lips, her head bowed and her body slumped in despair.

I froze, drawing a sharp breath. A subtle gasp from Adrianna was heard, followed by a deep, unsettling wave of silence engulfing the castle.

I didn’t expect to hear that. I know Coach Steele had told me he wasn’t well but I didn’t think he'd die so soon. More than anything, I wanted to see my father. I wanted to know the kind of man he was. I wanted to see if he ever thought of me. Know if he ever regretted casting me aside. I wanted...