Page 56 of The Forever Vault

“Yeah. For Cam’s honor.”

“Cam’s honor is still intact, and I’m not your coach anymore, Colton.”

“Well, I can’t help it if I still see you like that.”

“Why wouldn’t you whoop my ass?” I asked.

“You woulda been next, Luke.” Zeph pointed at me, his other hand still resting on Colton’s shoulder. “Trust me.”

“When did you get here, Ty?” Colton asked.

“This morning. Any plans today?”

Zeph and Colton gave each other a look.

“Not trying to lure another porn star back for some double penetration,” I said. “You guys need to pace yourselves.”

“Do I need to ask?”

“I’m sure they’ll explain the whole ordeal shortly, Ty. Let’s go grab something to eat. I’m starving.”

“You gonna finish gettin’ dressed?” Colton asked.

“That depends on where we’re eating, doesn’t it?”

“Actually, no, bro. It’s a health code violation unless we’re outside. Plus, it’s like sixty out. Wouldn’t you freeze in those conditions?”

“How do you know it’s a health code violation?” Colton had a lot of questions.

“Experience.” Ty smirked, before heading out the door.

I only had my shirt halfway on by the time I got into the hall. Zeph helped me get it on the rest of the way since Ty was apparently now the group leader.

“You gonna text Shane? He’s probably worried. Maybe on the way here, too,” Colton suggested.

“Right, thanks. A little distracted this morning.”

“Too much hole last night.”

“Shut up, Colton.”

“You can’t ever complain about us having sex again! We thought it was an earthquake for a second. We ended up going for a walk."

I ignored Zeph’s taunt and texted Shane and Cam, letting them know Ty had shown up.

Shane: Oh, that’s great! You mind if I meet up with you at the hospital then?

Shane: Whenever they call.

Luke: Sounds good.

"Well, I won't keep you in suspense," the doctor said. "I don't believe surgery is required. The damage isn't extensive enough. I can't say with one hundred percent confidence how much function you will regain, but based on previous cases like this, it's more than likely to be a full recovery. However, everyone is different, so despite my optimism, there is a chance your mobility will be limited."

"So we won't know until we know?" Cam asked.

Woodward left the rest of the team at practice after I called him. Cam didn't answer, so I called Noah. Shane and Ty were here too. It was crowded.

"More or less. It will also depend on what happens at rehab."