Just One of the Boys (Chicago Falcons Book 1)

by Leah Rooper

“You’re a part of the Falcons. And nobody messes with my team.”

“Y’know, you’re my best friend.” You’re my best friend. A sad smile crosses my face. That’ll do. I sniff, and a tear whispers down my cheek. And that thing—that elusive thing that was hanging in front of me—suddenly becomes clear. And all the possibilities, well, they all point to it. You’ve done it now, Bell. I’ve fallen in love.

“Don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me.” I walk to the door. “It always would have been.”

She said she’d help me make it to the playoffs, and I said I’d teach her to fight. Looks like we both succeeded.

Al is so much more than a teammate to me. She’s even more than a friend. I’m in love with her.

“Alice was willing to give up hockey for you.” I must give him a blank look because he sighs again. “Tremblay, she’s in love with you.”

“And you know what else, Alice? You’re my conscience, my sounding board, my competitor.” He tilts his head back and crinkles his eyes. “And I am desperately in love with you.”