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It was only four minutes long, but something about the tone of his deep voice must have soothed Juno because she settled as soon as it started and stayed quiet until it ended.
phone call.” Evie shakes her head. “It’s more than that. It’s everything. The phone call. The house. You offering a place for us to stay. I had no idea I was going to need a hero today, but since I very clearly did, I’m really glad it was you.”
I nudge his knee with mine. “Hey. You know you’re more than a hockey player, right?” He looks up sharply, like my words have surprised him. “You’re a brother, a son, a friend, a human. You’ll still be all those things when you stop playing hockey.”
You can just say it, Alec. I have a mom vibe. Alec Apparently, I have a grandpa vibe, so… Evie We make quite the pair. Alec
She tilts her head and smiles. “So you’re saying real men aren’t afraid of boybands or therapy.” I chuckle. “I’d also wear that t-shirt.”
“Take a leap. There are a lot of people here willing to catch you.”
that. I can imagine Nathan lowering a hand on my shoulder and telling me I’m running when I really need to walk, and it would probably be very good advice. But I’m not sure I can make myself stop. Not when it feels like I’ve finally found something real.