Forever Wild (Wildcat Hockey, #5)

by Rebecca Jenshak

“But it’s practical. I don’t have a lot of time or energy for anyone besides the team during the season.” “Other guys make it work.” She isn’t wrong, but my job is to make their lives simple so they can do things like that. “I know you and I are just…whatever, but you’re good at this. You should do it more. The team will be okay. You don’t have to give all of yourself to hockey to be a legend. You can make room for other things.” My chest tightens at her words. I want to believe she’s right, but letting the guys down is a fear that isn’t so easily wiped away. I clear my throat. “What about you?” “I don’t know. It isn’t like I’m opposed to a serious relationship. I’ve seen how good it can be. Tyler and Piper are as in love today as they were when they were teenagers. Ash and Bridget are so perfect for each other it’s hard to imagine a time when they weren’t together. Declan would do anything for Jade, and Scarlett and Leo make out like they just met. I don’t know…” She trails off. “It makes it hard to sit across from guys who can barely fake interest in getting to know me long enough to finish dinner.” “I get that.” “You do?” “Sure. I can’t deny that relationships like that exist.” “You just don’t think you’re cut out for it?” I ignore her question because I don’t know the answer anymore. “There are lots of guys who want to get to know you. Maybe you’re just hanging out with the wrong ones.” “Like you?”