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“I told you there was,” Wayne says.
“I know. But you also lie a lot,” she says, taking no shit from him.
“How’s the team?” Wayne asks me. “They holding up okay?”
“They’re nervous but they’ve worked as hard as they could. It all comes down to what happens on the night,” I say. “They’ll be pleased to know you’re here.”
“Can I come see them?” Wayne asks. “I’d like to give them a talk before the game.”
“It’s your team,” I remind him. “And they’d love that. They’re sick of hearing my voice.” I smile at him. “You can do the press conference afterward if you’d like.”
He laughs because he knows how much I hate those things. Journalists get a kick out of seeing a hockey player go down. “Oh no, that’s all yours.” He looks at the nurse. “How long we got?”
“An hour before you need to be in your seat. I want you comfortable before the rest of the spectators come in.”
“You want me sitting down for two hours before puck drop?” he asks. “Damn.”
“It’s either that or we go home and you have an early night,” she tells him.
Wayne sighs. “Okay then. Let me go talk to the staff then we can head for the locker room.” He looks at me. “Meet you there?”
“I’ll be there,” I tell him.
He nods. “Then let’s go.”
Mackenzie watches them leave, a smile playing at her face. When we’re finally alone she focuses on me and I’m mesmerized by her eyes.
“Hey stranger,” she says softly. My heart does this weird flip. I don’t care about the game, I just want to take her home and into bed.
Instead, I walk over to her and pull her into my arms until her face is resting against my chest. I stroke her glossy hair and can smell her shampoo.
It’s all I need.
Running my finger along her jaw, I tip her face up until our lips meet. Her mouth is soft, pliant and I kiss her like I haven’t seen her in a month. She wraps her arms around my neck, her breasts pushing against me, and I immediately go hard.
Reluctantly, I step back. Because I’m not here for that. “Are you okay?” I ask her.
She looks up at me. “I’m good.”
“Really?” Because it’s been a weird few days. And I know how much her family messes up her mind.
“Honestly,” she says, nodding. “I think I might be the only one who is okay in this building, but I am.”
“What was happening with your sister and Hart?” I ask her. “I didn’t know they had a past.”
She runs her tongue along her bottom lip. My eyes follow it like it’s the holy grail. “I’ll tell you later.” She breathes out softly. “I’ve told my mom I’ve met somebody.”
“You did?” I ask. “Who?”
She starts to laugh and it’s music to my ears. “I’d like to introduce you to them later. As my boyfriend.”
I swallow. “You sure?”
“Yes.” The smile wavers. “Are you sure? I mean, I assumed… we talked…”
“Of course I’m fucking sure.” I pull her against me again. “I’m ready for this. I told you that.”
“Then let’s meet after the game.” She reaches up and softly strokes my cheek. It feels so good I struggle not to groan. “And if you change your mind…”
