Morning came faster than expected.
Damon woke up early, before the alarm, like always. The sky outside was still dim, with just a little light breaking through the blinds.
He sat up, ran a hand over his face, and let out a quiet breath. His body still carried the edge of yesterday's meetings, but mentally, he was already locked in.
He stood, walked over to the sink, and washed his face with cold water.
After brushing his teeth, he changed into his training clothes and did a few warm-up stretches on the floor, nothing heavy, just enough to loosen his hips and shoulders.
He checked his phone. He had no missed calls. A few notifications from the UFA. He swiped them away and tapped on the one name that mattered most.
Svetlana.
The call rang once. Twice.
Then her voice came through, soft and half-asleep. "Morning, coach."
Damon smiled. "Hey. You sound cozy."
"I am. Ava stole all the blankets again."
