Pucking Around (Jacksonville Rays, #1)

by Emily Rath

“Did you do any research before taking this job?” “Nope,” I reply cheerily. “No time. I was waitlisted for the Barkley Fellowship, and I only found out I was getting off the bench exactly…” I check the time on my phone. “Yep, 48 hours ago. In that time, I’ve been a little preoccupied with packing up my entire life, getting stuck in airports, hunting down bags, getting locked out on my own balcony, and dealing with your grumpy ass,” I add with a side glare. “So no, I can honestly say I don’t know a damn thing about the Jacksonville Rays. I can’t name you a single player. I didn’t even know the team existed until they told me I was moving here. But I’m a quick study.” He huffs a laugh. “Jeez. Talk about your trial by fire.” “Right?” I add with a grin. “So, maybe my new key-wielding wall mate can help a girl out…give me the deets. What’s the skinny? What’s the haps? The dirt?” He groans. “Please stop.” “Talk, or I keep going,” I tease. “The 411, the gossip, the—” “Fuck, stop,” he growls. “God, you’re worse than a chihuahua.” “And I haven’t even had caffeine yet,” I reply with a smile.