Pucking Strong (Jacksonville Rays #4)

by Emily Rath

Rachel smiles, one hand on her pregnant belly. “He really doesn’t mind. We’re all headed that way anyway. Let us save you the trip back.” I glance between them. “You’re headed which way?” “To your apartment.” At the look on my face, her smile falls. “Wait . . . did Tess not clear it with you first?” Tension coils in my chest. “Clear what with me?” Heaving a sigh, she calls out. “Tess!” Langley’s wife saunters over. “Hey, what’s up?” Rachel levels her with a stare. “Tess, why do I get the feeling that Karlsson here has no idea there’s a potluck dinner happening at his house tonight?” Tess schools her expression. “What, did Teddy not clear it with you?” Teddy turns. “Did Teddy what? I just heard my name.” Rachel turns to him. “Teddy, did you not tell Karlsson about the plans for the potluck dinner?” Catching my glare, Teddy’s smile drops. “I—you said you cleared it with him,” he cries, pointing a finger at Tess. “Henrik, I swear to god, it was all her idea. I said you’d just want a quiet night in, but she insisted. They all did.” “All?” I glance between them. “Exactly who is coming to my apartment tonight?”