Heated Rivalry (Game Changers, #2)

by Rachel Reid

“You kids know who that guy is?” Ilya asked. “Shane Hollander!” most of them said at once. “Really?” Ilya said, feigning shock. “You’ve heard of that guy?” They laughed. One of the braver ones said, “He’s the best player in the league!” “Okay, you’re out of the race. Out of the pool. Out of Florida. Goodbye. Where’s your dad?”

“You gotta buy us candy bars!” one of the kids said. “Aw, damn. Hey, Hollander! I need, like, ten bucks!” Shane almost flipped him off, but then remembered the kids. “Did Boston stop paying you or something?” He grinned. “I forgot my wallet!” “Of course you did.”