Page 47 of Holiday Power Play

He takes a theatrical bow and the girls all give each other looks.

"I swear he's much cooler outside of this costume," I assure them.

They laugh but as soon as the announcer comes on Trevor does a few jumping jacks and runs onto the ice.

The Heatwave players go nuts at the sight of their teammate and popcorns goes flying everywhere.

Our games are never this exciting, but as my now boyfriend starts dancing on the ice—I notice the seats filling up in the arena.

"Is it just me?" I turn to Rina, "Or is this place getting pretty packed."

"You can thank the guys for that. They've been posting about this game and getting the fans to come out to support girls hockey."

My heart swells. This is what my girls deserve. This is what the sport needs. Fans that are thrilled to support.

I watch my lady leopard go full heart on the ice pumping up the crowd. It was supposed to be a punishment for him. But he's enjoying way too much. And honestly, I'm glad he's not treating it like a punishment—he's treating it like a privilege.

His entire team is.

And it gives me so much hope for the future.

He finishes his dance and the girls take their place on the ice and the fans go even wilder for them.

"How'd I do?" he asks, bouncing back to me.

"You rocked that suit. In fact, maybe you should keep it on."

He growls and pinches my butt, making me yelp.

"Anything to keep that smile on your face, my little grinch."

I drop the smile.

"My little snow Angel," he corrects himself.

"That's better."

"Now get out there and coach your little heart out. Because later, it's my turn," he says.

"You know, it's really hard to take you seriously when you look like that."

"If I tie you up will you take me more seriously?"

I think about for all of two seconds.

"Yes, yes I will."

"Good, because when the clock strikes twelve… you're all mine," he growls.

The love doesn't end here…

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