I jumped over the wall and bee-lined it for a faceoff. I loved the shit talking; it was a great part of the game for me.
The ref held the puck in the air.
“Keep your head up, Hayes.”
Fischer had been traded the season before I started playing for the Otters and I knew he was still bitter about it. “You’re the last person I’m scared of, you ugly cunt waffle.”
“You fucking want to go?” Fischer was ready to throw down right there, but I had my eye on another prize.
The ref blew his whistle and I charged, throwing my shoulder right into his breadbasket, getting the puck over to Cox. Even as a young player, he was definitely our fastest puck handler, and I needed him to keep his head in the game. It was like he could read my mind as we drove the puck down deep into enemy territory.
“And that’s a hat trick for Hayes!” My first freaking hat trick ever and it was on opening day. I couldn’t even believe my ears as the crowd exploded into hysteria and threw their hats onto the ice.
Chapter 13
Myla
“Can you believe it? A fucking hat trick and a shutout for their first game of the season—I mean this is like history in the making.” I was skipping to Adam’s car, swinging our interlocked hands as excitement coursed through my body.
“I know nothing about hockey, but that was pretty incredible.” Adam flashed his toothy grin at me before opening my door and helping me into the passenger’s seat.
I whipped my phone out to text Brayden.
Me: Holy shit, bro!
Brayden: Fuck! I know! I’m glad you were there to experience that
Me: Me too. Maybe I am the Otters’ lucky charm.
Brayden: If that’s the case, you better be ready to pack your bags and go on the road with us
Me: I think Simon would kill me
Brayden: Come out with us tonight
Me: I’ll see if Adam wants to
“Want to grab a late night snack? I can’t call stale popcorn and a few drinks a proper dinner.” He put his hand on my knee. “Or I can think of some other fun things we could do.”
With the car still in park, Adam leaned over to start kissing my neck, sliding his hand up my thigh. “I think it’s best if you just take me home.”
“Come on, baby. I can tell you’re into me,” he hissed in my ear, shifting in his seat to get better access to me.
“Adam, I don’t think this is a good idea.”
He bit my neck a little. “Oh, come on. You’re all pumped up from the win…let’s use that energy to our advantage.”
With my phone still in my hand, I clicked to call my brother.
Please pick up.
I saw that the call connected. “Adam, I said no!” I made sure my voice was loud enough that my brother would be able to hear me through the phone.
“Why are you being such a prude? I know there’s a wild side under that bookworm exterior of yours just dying to be let out of her cage.”
Brayden
I heard Myla yell, “I said just take me home, Adam.”
