Hat Trick (D.C. Stars, #4)

by Chelsea Curto

“I have to tell you something,” I say. “Yeah? What’s that, Lexi baby?” “It’s really important.” “I can’t wait to hear.”

“Jesus, Lex.” I blush and take a long sip of my water. “I need some warning before you say those kinds of things.”

“How about instead of arguing…” Maverick reaches into his pocket and unfolds a piece of paper, handing it off to Emmy. “Everyone say Guess what? We’re going to be aunts and uncles to the coolest baby girl in the whole fucking world who will be here by Christmas!”

When I skate onto the ice and check out my surroundings, I freeze. The arena is packed. Full to the brim with spectators from the front row all the way up to the nosebleeds, and I see dozens and dozens of fans lining the glass with signs.