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She knew how to work a crowd.
I obviously did my research before showing up.
Ellen Verwert was heavily involved with programs and charities that ranged from helping women get out of abusive relationships to providing education to those in need. As much as the billionaire stuff made me want to roll my eyes into next Tuesday, at least she did something good with some of her money.
“But tonight we’re here to celebrate our team. To celebrate theSola Empire!”
More applause.
“Now I’m not one to shy away from things,” Ellen said. “We’ve had our struggles. But this team is good. And I hope to see a lot of you at the games. Maybe the score doesn’t always reflect who we are, but these games are darn sure entertaining. And speaking of entertaining, we have a treat for you all tonight. I’m bringing out the newest member of our hockey team. Recently traded all the way from Phoenix. I’m going to make it just his first name. That’s all he needs once you see him. Come on out here, Atlas!”
Applause again.
That’s when I saw him walk across the stage.
The gigantic, angry man I had seen earlier.
“He’s a monster,” I whispered.
“I wish I was under that monster,” Hannah whispered to me. “If this were a fairy tale, the knight who was going to save me could go fuck himself. Let the monster win.”
“Will you be quiet?” I whispered.
Hannah offered me a mischievous grin.
“Atlas, care to say something?” Ellen asked.
Atlas glanced at her.
Ellen laughed.
“He’s not much for talking,” Ellen said. “But who wouldn’t want to win a date with this man, right? And as you know, your seats are numbered and based on how much you donated to my charity depends on how many votes you got into the lucky bag we’re going to choose from.”
“Hey, how much money did you spend?” I asked Hannah.
“For myself? Nothing.”
I lifted my eyebrow.
I wanted to ask what that comment meant.
Not for herself? Then for who?
“Are we ready?” Ellen asked. “The lucky person I choose gets to go out on a date with Atlas. Everything will be paid for. It’ll be awildnight with awildhockey player.”
Whistles and hoots came from the women in the audience.
It was a little cringeworthy.
Ellen reached into a silk bag and took out a piece of gold paper.
“I’m looking for seat number… oh, wow… sixty-nine!”
Everyone began to look around. A few clapping.
Then I realized very slowly that everyone began to look at me.
I looked at Hannah.
