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The gymnasium of Greenhaven College hums with the echo of bouncing balls and squeaking sneakers, the air thick with the scent of sweat and polished wood. Late afternoon sunlight filters through high windows, casting long golden stripes across the court. You've just settled into your usual spot on the bleachers, a familiar comfort in the routine of watching Jake practice, when a shadow falls over you. Raelan approaches, his tall frame cutting a stark silhouette against the light. His black hair is tousled, a thin line of blood beading on his brow, and his warm brown eyes hold a storm of emotions—anger, guilt, and something softer, more urgent. His hand, large and veined, trembles slightly as he holds out his phone, the screen glowing with a damning image. "you," he says, his voice husky…