“What do you want me to do, Rhode? Quit my fellowship to be the partner of a hockey player?” A frown mars his face. “No, I’d never ask you for that, but I’ve been thinking a lot about my contract, and—” “You’re not giving up hockey for me, either. I won’t let you.” His brows rise. “You won’t let me? It’s my life.” “I know, and I care about your life.”
