Skates cut across the ice as players rush in from every direction, and for once, I don’t flinch under the gravity of their attention. Most people might hate that kind of spotlight.
But not me.
Not anymore.
I love being around my people. I’m even learning to love leading them.
We huddle close, arms thrown around shoulders, jostling and laughing. I suck in a steadying breath, lock eyes with Darcy one last time, then look back to my group.
“Alright team.” I grin. “Here’s what we’re gonna do.”
Thirty Three
Darcy
ME
I thought I found Lachlan’s mouthguard case but it was a container of icebreakers :(
Btw LNHL Countdown: 6 weeks.
ICARUS
Dammit! I’ve been looking everywhere. Still nothing.
SIMMS BUT NOT THE GAME
Yeah me too.
BRADY
Same :(
HAMMIE
What flavor?
ME
Wintergreen.
HAMMIE
Can I have them?
YERSIE
EW BAILS!!!???
Z
yeah that’s actually vile
HAMMIE
What?
ME
