“You have more than one category and they’re all pretty unique,” he managed, though his throat was tight. “The only girl to remind me who I grew up wanting to be. The only girl I’ve ever dreamed of introducing to my parents. The only girl who can put me in my place and inflate my confidence at the same time . . . you know, I finally told one of the veterans to fuck off at practice. You were right, it needed to be done.” “That’s why you have the black eye?” she asked into his throat, sounding breathless. “Yup. Technically it’s your fault.” “Hold on. I never condoned violence.” “We’re hockey
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