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This message is for the cute girl in the beater who was staring at me at the light. Hope this is you. You should text me. 547-555-4119
“Because joking with my friend’s girlfriend is one thing but screwing her in the kitchen is probably against the roommate agreement, don’t you think?”
Why didn’t he notice you were wearing my shirt before you left his room?”
“Want to know a secret, Sunshine?” His tongue darts out between his lips, and his gaze drops to my mouth, then flicks back to my eyes. “I would’ve noticed.” He walks away but pauses near the stairs. “And you’re right. You and I don’t know each other. But I’ll let you keep the shirt. It looks good on you.”
But when you’re the villain in your own story, it’s hard to stop yourself from fighting for the opposite in someone else’s. Even if it’s only for a minute.
“Then, you’re not allowed to be jealous,” he growls. “I’m not jealous.” “Could’ve fooled me.”
“Tell me, Sunshine.” He pauses, and I hold my breath. “Did he notice?”
“You’re a ray of sunshine, Ash. You’re the only thing I’ve been looking forward to since I moved back. Maybe even before then,” he admits, his eyes going hazy. “Since my dad died.”
“I guess I felt like I didn’t deserve to be successful,” he grits out.
Colt: It means I kinda miss you, Sunshine.
“Colt,” I correct him. “My name’s Colt. Although, honestly? I don’t give a shit what you call me because I don’t care. All I care about is your daughter and her happiness.”
“Life is short, Mr. Peterson. It’s short. And you don’t know when or how it’ll end.
Convincing myself that waving off women came with the territory of being a hockey player, and if I wanted to date one, I’d have to get used to it. It’s the lie Logan led me to believe.
I’m surprised I caught him off guard. He knew I was coming. Knew I’d demand retribution. He must not have expected me to be as pissed off as I am.
“Surprised?” Blake quips. “Really? They’ve been knocking down your door for years, and after a game like today? They’ve gotta be chomping at the bit to welcome the Prodigal Son back to the ice.”
