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Some people stand on two feet. Spencer built his own.
Spencer Callahan is nineteen, a fierce Libero with a prosthetic leg and a reputation for diving headfirst into anything that scares him. After losing his leg in an accident at sixteen, he fought his way back onto the court with nothing but stubborn grit, raw talent, and a refusal to be anyone's inspiration story. But just as his volleyball career is finally catching fire, his heart throws him off-balance - because standing at the other end of the gym is Tate Anderson: twenty-five, grounded, relentless, and the team's physiotherapist.
Tate has seen athletes break. He's rebuilt bodies and watched careers dissolve in a heartbeat. But nothing prepared him for Spencer - not just the brutal athleticism, or the scars he wears like armor, but the sharp mouth, guarded heart, and the way Spencer challenges everything Tate thought he knew about strength. Falling in love was never the plan. But some things you don't train for.
Together, they push boundaries - emotional, physical, and professional - while the world watches and judges. Between Spencer's rising fame, Tate's quiet loyalty, and the ghosts of old injuries, it's not just about love. It's about identity, independence, and choosing the people who hold you steady when your world tilts.