Chapter 50

“I’m so proud of you,” Major whispered. He put his hand on my lower back—under my shirt—just left it there. We still had another dance section ahead of us. He was trying to pump me up. “And you mean the world to me.”

I was too caught up in Major’s words and his fingers on my sweaty flesh to pay much attention when AJ started sweeping.

“I hope Cadence does okay.” When I looked back over my shoulder, Major was focused on the stage with a smile on his face, as he no doubt imagined his little ball of fur chasing after the broom. “Look.” He turned my head. “It’s time for Abs.”