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“I’ll head down and say good-bye now, then.”
“Sounds good.” I take a step toward my door as he moves toward the elevators. “I should be ready to roll in twenty.”
He nods, his eyes still on his phone as he steps into the elevator. I disappear inside my penthouse, the weight in my chest growing with every lie I tell my best friend.
CHAPTER 27
HOLLIS
Isend Aurora a bouquet of gerbera daisies, wishing her luck on her presentation, before Roman and I leave for the airport. I sleep on the plane and watch practice from the bench. They’ve started rotating in our backup goalie during practices to prepare for the inevitable shift when Roman hangs up his skates.
Coach takes a seat beside me as the team skates. “Doc said your knee is healing well.”
“The strength is coming back faster this time.” I’m crossing my fingers it means I’ll be back on the ice sooner.
“I know it’s frustrating to be out with another injury,” he says.
“It’s important to give it the time it needs to heal.” I know this is the right answer, though I hate it. “I’m doing everything I can to get back on the ice before the playoffs.”
“One step at a time, Hendrix. Hopefully, you’ll be cleared for practice soon.”
When they’re finished on the ice, I join the guys in the sauna and grab lunch with the team. Roman and a bunch of the guys plan to rewatch Seattle’s last couple of games when we return to the hotel. But my kitty-cam alerts show activity in my penthouse. And I have new messages from Aurora.
“I need to call my sister, but I’ll catch up with you in a bit, if that’s okay,” I tell Roman when we get back. The lies feel like quicksand these days. But I want to check on Aurora, make sure she’s okay, and I need privacy for that.
“Everything okay there?” Roman asks, always the concerned dad.
“Oh yeah, just our weekly call.” We have a standing date we rarely miss. It’s just not right now.
“Okay. We’ll be in Dallas and Ash’s room. Sixteen-thirteen.”
“See you in a bit.” I flip the safety latch after he leaves and check my messages.
Princess
Someone sent me flowers today. Without a card. They’re beautiful.
It’s accompanied by a picture of them on her dresser.
Princess
Too bad you’re at practice because I’m about to visit the kitties.
Another picture, this one of her lying on my bed with my cats, follows. Postie is stretched out on her chest, and Malone is snuggled up beside them, looking disgruntled. It was sent half an hour ago.
I keep scrolling, jaw clenching as I scan the next messages.
Princess
Now that you’ve had your fingers in my pussy, am I allowed to use Batdick in your bed?
Guess I’ll find out later.
Might want to check your kitty cams.
You’re missing all the fun.
I fire off a reply.
