The Long Game (Game Changers, #6)

by Rachel Reid

“He was talking about how great diversity is, and about the league’s LGBTQ initiatives, but also that he hates distractions from the game. The whole meeting felt like an indirect threat. Like, he wanted to make sure I wasn’t going to surprise anyone by coming out on social media or something.” “Or kissing your boyfriend on TV.” “Right. I mean, obviously I’m not going to do either of those things.” “Obviously.” Ilya said it bitterly, but Shane didn’t seem to notice. “But also it was like he was daring me to accuse the league of not being, like, queer-friendly or something. By listing all the stuff they do.” “Gross.” “It was, a bit. Yeah.” “So what are you going to do?” “Nothing. I wasn’t going to do anything anyway, but I still feel slimy after that meeting.” Ilya’s jaw clenched. He knew all too well Shane had no intention of going public about their relationship, but if there had even been a chance and Crowell had crushed it... “Anyway,” Shane said, “I just needed to tell someone about it. So thanks.” “No problem.” “Good luck tonight, okay?” “Sure. You too.” “I love you.” Ilya’s heart felt like lead. “I love you too.”