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“You think I’m sleeping on the couch?” he asks. “I have like three extra bedrooms.” “Then I can sleep in one of those.” “Get in my bed,” he says as he steps toward the door. “I want to keep an eye on you.”
His bed smells like him and within seconds I’m drifting off.
give just enough glow for me to see she’s smiling.
“Aren’t you afraid I’m going to get you sick?” “Nah. My immune system is good.” “People always say that right before they get sick.”
“Don’t worry about it. Besides, you sold me so hard to Kai, he already reached out to James.” “You got an offer?” she asks, eyes widening with excitement.
“Not yet, but James seems to think they will if I’m able to come back this season and put up the same kind of numbers as last year.” “When.” “What?” I ask. “When you’re back putting up those numbers. There’s no if about it. You’re a legend.
One side of my lips pulls up. Everly has never been one to bullshit me, so her faith in me mea...
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“Seriously. This bed is really comfortable.” She grins. “And it smells like you. Warm leather and spice with a hint of something clean like Downy fabric softener.”
“You’re good at taking care of people.” “Only when they listen to me.” Her smile inches higher.
“How come you don’t do serious relationships?” The question takes me by surprise, and I shrug. “I date when it fits into my schedule.” “That is so not romantic.” “But it’s practical. I don’t have a lot of time or energy for anyone besides the team during the season.”
“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.
