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“Hey.” She smiles, but it falls when her gaze moves behind Willow. “Why are they not wearing a coat in this weather? Do they not understand they could get pneumonia?”
Willow and I start laughing. “Milly, if you think that’s bad, the last time we came here they were wearing shorts and skirts with skimpy tops.”
She shakes her head and then notices Becca standing next to Willow. “You must be Becca?”
Becca seems taken aback, never having met CJ’s mum before. “Um, yes. Can you read minds?” she blurts out, causing us to giggle.
Milly’s eyes soften. “Thankfully, no. I met up with Rosie earlier this week for our first session. She spoke about you a lot, so I kind of had you pictured in my head.” She pauses, glancing around for the first time. “Speaking of, where is she? She said she was attending today.”
We all lose our easy banter as I address her. “Did you watch the news today?”
Pain and worry fill her eyes. “I did. It’s horrifying to see what the world is coming to. Those poor parents.”
I nod, my own sympathy for their parents rising. “I know. It’s a terrible tragedy. The girl who was reported missing today, Marie, was friends with Rosie. She took the news pretty hard. Marie has a twin sister who Rosie spoke with before we came out. After hearing what she had to say, she just wanted to stay in. She’s taken the news pretty bad.”
“That poor child. She really is going through too much.” She seems lost in thought before pulling keys out of her pocket, turning towards me. “Can you tell CJ I was here but had to leave? I’m going to go check in on Rosie, see if there’s anything I can do.”
“Okay.” I reach over, pulling her in for a hug. She’s kind-hearted, attentive, and devoted to everyone, not just the girls who walk into her life seeking comfort from the traumatic ordeals they’ve been through.
She kisses my cheek before pulling back. “See you soon, darling.”
I watch her go before turning back to the girls, who are in awe of the woman who has just left.
“She’s really amazing,” Willow says, still staring in the direction Milly just went.
“She is. Rosie adores and trusts her. She doesn’t make her feel like a victim or like she’s being pushed into talking. I really like her; she’s good for Rosie,” Becca adds.
“I believe if anyone can help Rosie, it’s Milly.”
They nod, agreeing, before turning their heads in the direction the loud howls are coming from. I grin, my own head turning towards the changing rooms, where both teams come piling out from different exits.
My eyes scan for CJ, finding his hulking body almost immediately. The second my eyes land on him, I sag, cocking my hip as I take him in.
He’s beautiful, inside and out. But in that kit, he’s a god. A hulking, gorgeous, seriously hot god.
His tanned skin seems darker against his red T-shirt and shorts, his thighs looking intimidatingly strong with their muscles bulging with each step he takes as he walks towards us.
His grin spreads when he notices me checking him out. I roll my eyes. However, I’m not ashamed to be caught ogling him.
My man is sexy as hell.
I take a step forward, ready to launch myself into his arms, but before my foot reaches the ground, some blonde bounces to a stop in front of him, blocking off our connection.
I growl, wanting to rip her hair out. I’d never act upon it though. Nope. Just picture it in my head over and over before I go to sleep tonight.
Willow leans over, whispering in my ear, “Did you just growl?”
My eyes narrow into slits, never leaving the back of the girl who is now on my shit list—and I don’t even know her.
“Why is he not excusing himself and walking away?” I ask no one, hurt when his laughter booms across the field.
“He’s just being polite,” Cole adds, making me jump.
I put my cup to my chest, glancing over at him. “Jesus, a little warning. You scared the shit out of me.”
He chuckles, his eyes crinkled with amusement. “I’ve been here for a good few minutes, Allie.”
“Well, at leastyou’rea good boyfriend.”
