Line Mates & Study Dates (CU Hockey, #4)

by Eden Finley

Okay, maybe I do know the source of my hostility, after all, but that doesn’t change anything.

Note to parents everywhere: don’t judge your kid based on what you like.

Asher Dalton just gained a new best friend. Whether he wants it or not.

“What are you struggling with?” “All of it. Sometimes I wonder if my brain is an actual brain or if maybe it’s, like, an avocado.”

I’m a lying liar who lies.

“This better work. Because if they kill each other, your dad will kill me, and then my boyfriend will dig me up and kill me again for leaving him.”

I’m sitting at Coach’s dining table. Next to my boyfriend. And I’m breathing. I was not expecting that. Though I can feel Coach’s stare from the head of the table.

Ugh. I hate that my chest swells with pride at my big brother’s approval, but I focus on the praise because I know the resentment is superficial.

“I’m surprised that went so well,” I say. “I’m not. You plus me equals perfection.” “I think I’m beginning to understand why you were failing math.”

“Aww, are you checking up on me?” I ask in my flirty tone. Beside him, Seth growls. I throw my hands up. “I’m sorry, but it’s so easy to get under your skin, and I love it.” Kole nudges me. “I can see why you had the reputation you did when I met you.” “Whatever. I’m totally innocent.” None of them believe me.