Chapter 280

CASSIAN'S POV

The glare of the television lights in the arena press room felt like a thousand burning needles pressing into my eyes.

I sat at the microphone on the raised wooden dais, wearing a tailored navy suit and a sharp silk tie. Beside me, our head coach was answering a sports writer's question about our three-game winning streak.

I kept my posture straight, my shoulders square, and a pleasa