False Start (Red Zone Rivals, #5)

by Kandi Steiner

She didn’t even hesitate. Madelyn strode up to stand next to Braden, pointing at Riley. “My first pick.” She and Riley high-fived each other as I gaped at her with my jaw on the court, and the guys bent over laughing at my expression. “That’s just cold,” I said. “Oh, don’t be a baby. I’ll get you next time,” Madelyn said. “What if Braden picks me?” “Holden,” Braden said, and I turned my look of betrayal on him. He just shrugged. “Sorry, man.” I shook my head, tonguing the inside of my cheek as I crossed my arms over my chest. I pretended to be offended, but really, I couldn’t help but smile as Madelyn stepped fully into her element. And when she called me to be on her team next, I walked slowly over to join her, dropping my voice low enough so no one else could hear. “Enjoy being the one to call the shots now because that’ll be my role when we get back to the room.” She stilled, swallowing. And when she called out Clay’s name, I smiled at how it came out in a squeak.