He rolls his eyes. “Last call. Need anything?”
“One more round of shots,” I say.
The ticker at the bottom of the screen has news of Duncan’s arrest flying across as the lead headline between the night’s scores.
I hate to feel a sense of relief at my brother’s downfall, but now it seems like my life is finally my own.
MineandChloe’s.
No more living in Duncan’s shadow. Having to worry about what he’ll say or do that will affect us.
I don’t know how my parents will feel about this, but I’m sure they’ll be on Duncan’s side and blame me like he did.
I don’t care. I have Chloe. Chloe is all I need. I have Chloe, these guys that have become my family, and hockey.
Now I need to make sure that Chloe gets her dream.
Charms by Chloe.
I’ll make it happen if it’s the last thing I do.
Chapter Thirty-Two
CHLOE
Dax
Meet me downtown today
Chloe
Cryptic much?
I have a surprise for you
Just go with it
Really?
There’ve been too many surprises lately
I promise, this should be a good one
Trustme
I always do
Istare at the address in our texts again, wondering what in the world is going on. It’s been a week since I last saw Dax. It’s been a week since I last saw Dax. After a short stint at home, he’s been away with the Knights on an East Coast road trip. We talked every day, but it wasn’t the same as seeing him. At least it gave me time to stock up on rings and my newest bracelet design. I’ve perfected the bracelets and can’t wait to add them to my online shop.
“I think this is it, ma’am.”
The only reason I know it’s the right spot is Dax is standing outside in a sweatshirt and a red Knights hat pulled low over his eyes as passersby walk past, ignoring him.
“Thank you.”
I step out of the car, waiting as a bachelorette party stumbles past.
“Hey.” Dax smiles at me.
