Offside (Rules of the Game, #1)

by Avery Keelan

“Rescuing you, apparently.” “I don’t need to be rescued.” He chuckled, low and deep. “You sure about that?”

“No offense to you, but I don’t get the Morrison thing,” I said. “You’re cool. And that dude’s got about as much personality as a carton of white milk.” “Oh my god.” She stopped mid-sip and huffed out a little breath of air. “Somehow that fits perfectly.” I drained the last of my hot chocolate. “Seriously, what did you see in him? Asking for a friend.” I paused. “Okay, that friend is me. I’m a nosy fuck.”

“Shiv, are you domesticating him or what?” Siobhan grinned. “What can I say? He’s finally housebroken. It’s a proud day for us all.”

This may have been the moment I fell for him, but I’d never admit that out loud.