Twisted Deeds (Hellions of Hade Harbor #3)

by Mila Kane

“Despite what you might think, I actually came here for a different reason. Here — the scout sought me out to try and get your contact info. I think you’ve been discovered, my love.” He took the card and stared at it for a long moment. Then he smiled, tucking the card away. “You’re going to call him, right?” He nodded thoughtfully. “Sure I am. I haven’t worked this long to give it up now. However, I have my conditions. I won’t go just anywhere. I don’t want the type of contract that pays me a ton upfront and can trade me somewhere across the country whenever they feel like it.” “Okay, but it’s the NHL. You might have to be accommodating,” I teased him. He shouldered his bag and held his hand out for mine. “Sure, on some things, but others are nonnegotiable.” “Like?” “Like location.” We left the locker room and headed down the hallway. “Location? That seems like a small thing to shoot yourself in the foot over,” I observed. “I won’t go anywhere you don’t want to. That’s my nonnegotiable. I won’t budge on it.” He pressed our joined hands to his lips and kissed the back of mine. “That’s my choice, and it always will be. First of all, I choose you. Every. Single. Time.” I blinked tears out of my eyes at his words. “Well, ditto,” I mumbled.