Traded (Nashville Grizzlies, #1)

by Carly Marie

The only reason he likely knew Trevor Cane played for the Grizzlies was because he knew him a bit. I mostly remembered Trevor staying to himself if it wasn’t dinner or team related, but those times had given me plenty of chances to realize I was very not straight. I’d come out as gay to my parents shortly after Trevor left, convinced my heart was broken and would never be whole again. Dad’s warm chuckle made me smile as I emptied my underwear drawer into the suitcase. “He’s the captain now. Actually, I just talked to him a few weeks ago. We still keep in touch. I’ll give him a call, see if you can stay with him. It would be nice to not be alone in a brand-new city. He lives a few miles from the arena near a few other players.” “What?” I’d been heading to my sock drawer when he’d said it but my feet were now rooted to the floor. “No! No, don’t do that. I’m sure the hotel the team has will be fine until I figure out where I want to stay.” Dad and Leo both cackled—their twin noises couldn’t even be considered laughter. “Wow,” Dad said as he pulled himself together but was still chuckling lightly. “It’s been ten or more years since he lived here. You can’t tell me you’re still crushing on him, Brax?” Leo took the chance to add his two cents in. “They say you’ll always have a place for your first love.” His tone had gotten too sappy as he spoke and I groaned. “Eww, you guys are gross. Go finish your lunch.” I hadn’t had enough time to talk about my nerves but I knew it was poin...