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The rest of the bus ride flies by. Cody shouts something about meeting at the bar for a nightcap.
I shake my head in amusement as Coach stands and glares at him.
“Got it, Coach. No cap tonight,” Cody says, clearing his throat. “Maybe after Quebec?”
The bus explodes in laughter as Coach sinks back into his seat.
At the hotel, I make a beeline for the elevator. I need to hear her voice.
“How are you feeling?” Matt asks as we step inside.
“Better,” I say honestly. “I need to focus. Help the team get two more Ws on the road.”
Matt pats my back as we head to our room.
“Thanks, by the way. For keeping me from doing something stupid.”
“Don’t even mention it.”
He flops onto his bed and turns the TV on.
I strip off my suit, slide into bed, and flip my light off.
I just need to feel her close for a minute.
“If you need privacy, let me know,” Matt mutters.
I chuckle. “Thanks, man. I just want to hear her voice.”
He smiles like he gets it, then grabs his phone and starts typing.
I stretch out in bed and pull up my phone. A rush of anticipation spreads through me.
“Hotshot!” Rain shouts, her voice bright.
I smile immediately as she launches into how proud she is of the game.
I fucking love her.
And I’ll do whatever it takes to protect her.
Chapter 36
Rain
Iknow I’m being dramatic, but Xander just landed in Raleigh—and I thought he was arriving tomorrow.
I’m still in Azalea Creek, thinking I had until morning to make the drive. If I‘d known he’d be here at ten tonight, I would’ve already been there, waiting. I’m dyingto see him.
Rain: Do you have training tomorrow?
Xander: Yes, morning skate is optional. The afternoon session is mandatory.
Rain: Why didn’t you tell me you were coming tonight? I won’t see you until tomorrow. *cry emoji*
Xander: I know, babe. I’m sorry, I don’t know how I got it wrong. But I’ll be home for the rest of the week.
Rain: Fuck it, I’m going now. I’ll see you in a couple of hours.
