Egotistical Puckboy (Puckboys, #1)

by Eden Finley

Apparently, the cure to toxic masculinity is to show them how it feels to be talked about like a piece of meat. You’re welcome, ladies.

I’m an egotistical bastard on purpose these days, because there’s still that voice constantly reminding me I have to fight to be good enough, and I’ve worked out that if I fake confidence, I begin to feel it. I wear my ego like a mask, covering up that somewhere deep down, I still believe that being who I truly am won’t cut it in professional sports.

I’ve never cared about someone else’s happiness more than my own. I’ve never wanted to spend every moment with someone. I’ve never wanted to be vulnerable and feel safe with one person while protecting him with everything I have.