Cole stepped close, wrapping his arms around her, pulling her into a tight, secure hug. He buried his chin into the top of her head. “It’s over,” he murmured, his voice steady and warm. “He’s never going to touch you again. I promise. ”
Sarah closed her eyes, burying her face in his shoulder, finally able to breathe freely.
The gym was behind them, a fractured kingdom built on ego, left to deal with the ruins.
Ego can build a kingdom in the gym, but it shatters the moment it meets real, unyielding consequence. Bullies thrive in silence, hiding behind rules and ranks until someone refuses to play their game.
Did Cole cross the line, or did the gym get the brutal wake-up call it desperately needed? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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