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Chapter One

Jace

“Uncle Jace, can we do the step-over again?”

“Buddy, we don’t have time If we’re late, your ht myself just in time

“It’s okay I know you wanted to say ass I’ boy now I’m nine years old”

“Yeah, but Lori will kickaround you”

Milo grinned “But you always tease Mom”

“I know, but here’s a secret I choose my battles It’s a very important lesson”

As a pro soccer player, and as Milo’s uncle, I was very proud that he shared ame He’d watched my team practice, and after it was over, he insisted I show hi hie, and I couldn’t be late, and Lori wanted to take Milo to dinner

She aiting for us in front of the locker roo

“What are you two so s about?” she inquired

“Can’t we have our secrets?” I countered, throwing Milo a furtive glance

“Uh-uh Secrets usually ood”

“Not this time,” Milo chimed in

She watched us suspiciously but didn’t press “Well, we have to get going See you on Friday”

After they left, I headed to the shower, then upstairs with my teammates

“Any clue what this is about? Graha at Friday dinner?” My felloard Levi asked

I shook ”

Levi eyed me skeptically Ever since the owner of our soccer club, Graham Frazier, had married my sister Lori, my teammates had constantly asked for insider infor the fa up with allMilo new moves