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It’s not deafening.
But I smile at the near silence.
Because I know there’s at least one Sleet fan cheering. And she just watched me score.
Chapter 39
Natalie
The mannext to me spills his popcorn when I scream.
Chapter 40
Luke
It’s two to one,and Vegas is pissed.
The next play proves it.
I chase the puck to our corner, wanting control so I can clear it away from our goal.
Too late to avoid them, I see a Vegas prick right behind me.
The moment my stick connects with the puck, he slams me into the glass.
I take hits all the time. Except this time, I’m twisted from flinging the puck down the ice, so I’m not able to brace correctly.
My shoulder hits first, and I feel it tweak on impact.
I clench my teeth, keeping the sound of discomfort in my throat.
Vegas skates away from me, after the puck that I flung down the ice. And I roll my shoulders out as I chase him.
It wasn’t a cheap shot, but that doesn’t make me any less mad about it.
Fucker is gonna eat glass before the game is over.
But before I can retaliate, the whistle blows.
It’s my turn for the face-off, so I line up across from a Vegas dude.
He’s already leaned in low, ready.
I match his stance.
When the ref drops the puck, my stick is the first to connect, and Zach is there to snag it.
He’s driving through the Vegas defense.
Jackson and I follow.
It’s the three of us again, closing in on the Vegas goal.
Zach takes the shot, but the puck is deflected by the goalie.
Deflected, not caught.
The play is still live.
