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“How’s it going?” Colby asks, sitting down beside me on the bus that will take us from the Seattle airport to our hotel.
“Okay, I think.”
Colby’s the one who connected me with the private detective who’s staying overnight at my house while I’m on the road for the next week. He’s a former cop and I know Tess and Cam will sleep better knowing he’s on duty.
He can’t go with all six of them when they leave the house, though. Every time I talk to Tess, I can tell how worried she is. And I’m every bit as concerned, but I’m also worried for her.
“Benton’s really good. And didn’t you say he’s working on tracking the stalker down, too?”
“Yeah, but it’s hard. Cam doesn’t even know his last name and he switches phones every time he texts her.”
“They’re safe at your house.”
I hope so. But I won’t rest easy until that crazy son of a bitch is in jail. It’s the worst time possible for me to have to leave for a week. Somehow, I have to find a way to focus on hockey when I just want to be at home looking out for Tess and her family.
When the bus pulls up in front of the hotel and parks, Colby stands up in our seat near the front of the bus and turns around.
“Hey, everyone, if I could get your attention for just a second.” The bus gets quiet and everyone looks at him. “I just wanted to make an announcement so you guys are the first to know. Mila and I are expecting. She’s four months along.”
Everyone cheers and I stand up and put an arm around him.
“Congrats, man. That’s awesome news.”
“Thanks. It was unexpected, but we’re both happy. Guess we weren’t meant to wait another year.”
“You guys will be great parents.”
“I hope so. It’s kind of scary. I’m working on saying fuck less.”
I grin. “I mean, he’s gonna grow up around a hockey team; you might as well just let it rip.”
“I agree, but Mila wants our kid to be civilized.”
We start filing off the bus, everyone stopping to congratulate Colby. His kid will have it all—perfect genes and an absolute fortune at birth since Mila’s so wealthy.
I imagine Tess cradling a baby, and it actually doesn’t scare the hell out of me. Tess and Mila are a lot alike—both strong, powerful women who can come off cold, but they’re actually fiercely nurturing and protective of those they love.
We drop our stuff off at the hotel and then head to the Seattle arena for our morning skate. Road games are always more hectic than home ones, and I don’t get a moment to stop and text Tess until after our game is over that night. We lost 3–0, which sucks. I’m in a shit mood, but I still want to check in with her.
When I check my phone in the locker room, I see a text from her that includes a photo of her in my bed, wearing my jersey. She’s sleeping in my bedroom while I’m on the road, and Bodi is lying beside her, looking content.
Tess: Long day. Benton has been great, thank you so much. I’m wearing your jersey and nothing else to bed. Wish you were here. Good night. xo
I swallow hard, making sure no one else can see my screen even though she’s fully clothed in the photo. This photo is for me and me only.
Fuck, she looks amazing in my bed. No makeup. Her dark hair fanned across the pillow. I imagine what it would be like to be in bed next to her, reaching over to touch her bare legs. Slide my hand up to her pussy and find out if she’s wet. And if she’s not, get her there with my fingers.
She deserves to be worshipped. To be satisfied until she’s boneless and barely able to walk. Just the thought of sinking inside her, of sharing my bed with her, has me rock hard with anticipation.
“Having fun?” Ford quips, gesturing at my lap.
Shit. I forgot I was in the locker room with my teammates and I’m sitting here with a boner. I put my phone away.
“One of those texts,” I say.
“From the single mom?”
“Her name’s Tess. And yeah.”
