Victor came from a small farm town. He was the oldest of seven kids. Both his parents worked long hours to support their family. Even though he had school and soccer practice, it was up to him to take care of his sisters and brothers. But even with their dedication to work, his parents always made time for him and his siblings' games, plays, or whatever extracurricular activities they were interested in. Victor could count how many games his parents, Vincent and Kaylessa, missed because of their work schedules.

It all begins with an idea.

It all started with a bet

It all begins with an idea."You cocky little bastard," Victor roared.

Marcus scowled and ignored the flashing lights; the reporters were always around, and he knew that was his father's doing.

"Whatever, Masterson, it's already the start of the season, and it doesn't look like your team is doing that great. I guess that's what happens when they have a shitty ass captain like you. Your ego is bigger than your skills on the field."

"I could say the same about The Phoenix Fire; you're only the captain because of who your father is."

"Fuck you, Masterson," Marcus said, clenching his fist, praying for the umpteenth time that he didn't punch the shit out of the man in front of him. But he was more irritated that Victor had the nerve to say his father was the reason he was the captain of The Phoenix Fire, he knew he had that position based on his own merits.

"Oh, did I touch a nerve, Reid? Hate being compared to 'Daddy Dearest'," he said, leaning close enough for Marcus to smell his expensive cologne mixed with his alpha pheromones.

"Leave my fucking father out of this," Marcus told him, gritting his teeth.

"You sound almost jealous," Victor said loud enough for the reporters to hear.

"Victor... hey, Victor, one more question," one of the reporters called out to him.

Victor Masterson, or Vic to the people close to him, stopped to answer one more question. He looked around the room and picked a reporter that hadn't gotten to ask a question yet.

"Charlie, go ahead and ask your question," he said, giving the crowd his dazzling 'I'm a good boy' smile.

"Do you think Marcus Reid will follow through with his part of the bet you guys made at the start of the season?"

"Do you plan on becoming a free agent?" another asked.