Slap Shot (D.C. Stars, #3)

by Chelsea Curto

I’m losing faith I’ll find anything comparable to my previous salary, and every day I’m closer to selling pictures of my feet on the internet.

In this position, if you fall, I’ll fall too. And I’ll soften the blow for you, Madeline.”

There are a lot of men in the world, but I’m learning there’s only one Hudson Hayes.

I see your selflessness and adoration for Lucy. It’s tangible, Madeline. I feel it when I’m around y’all, and it’s the most beautiful thing in the world.”

I’ll never pretend to know what it’s like to be in your shoes and take on all the roles you do, but you make love look effortless.

She deserves to have someone show up and do something for her. Not because she asked, but because they want to.

“My eyes are up here, Galloway.”

You do so much by yourself, Maddie, but I’m here when you need to tap out for a minute. I want to help. Let me help.”

“How did you know where I was going?” “You’re my best friend. You’re not going to come to Georgia and not see your mom,” he says. “I figured you’d want an early start because of the skate we have scheduled at noon. I have a car downstairs, coffee in the cup holders, and some flowers I grabbed from a gas station.”

Guys im gonna sob i love their friendship

“Come on, boys,” Piper teases. I’m not sure she’s even sweating. “Weren’t you saying this should be easy since girls can do it?” “Father Lord, I repent for my sins.” Grant closes his eyes and clasps his palms together. “I vow to never make a joke like that again if you can take away the pain.”

I’d go to war for your daughter. For you, too.”

“Because y’all are mine.” I tuck a loose piece of hair behind her ear. “And I protect what’s mine.”

I might not be her father, but I’d walk to the ends of the earth for Lucy.

“I know I’m… some guy y’all are living with. But I wanted to show you that there are people out there who are willing to show up for you girls. That you should never have to settle for someone who can’t do the bare minimum.”

“It’s you, me, and Lucy. For as long as you’ll have me.”