Being Pucked: A Why Choose Hockey Romance (Bay Rebels Book 1) by Rosemary A Johns

Author:Rosemary A Johns [Johns, Rosemary A]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINETEEN

Rebel Arena, Freedom

It’s the first morning of training camp.

If my nerves make this hell for me, the punishing drills definitely make it hell for the players.

I lean against the glass in Rebel Arena, rubbing my hands to keep them warm in their fluffy gloves.

I remembered to dress warmly this time in a long woolen fuchsia dress, tights, and sturdy boots.

I’m done with risking slipping on heels at the rink, especially if it’s in front of over fifty players.

I scrunch my brow with concentration, watching as Eden sprints across the ice in a blur of sprayed ice and broad shouldered determination.

He’s exhausted, however, hunching over and taking desperate gasps of air as soon as he hits the blue line at the end of the sprint.

How is he doing? Is he okay?

I can tell that he’s flagging.

Shay casts him nervous glances.

Training camp is intense.

But then, it’s Shay’s turn again.

My lips curl into a smile that I can’t smother.

Shay makes it look effortless. He has for the last hour.

He skates faster than any of the other players, even D’Angelo, with a flair, energy, and physicality that makes my heart race, and my mouth become dry.

He looks like he was born to be on the ice.

D’Angelo leans against the far boards, watching the lines of men as they take their turns. He’s pretending that he’s confident and in control, reassuring the rookies.

He’s a good captain.

When he catches my eye, he touches his fingers to his head in a mocking salute.

I wave.

Some of the guys laugh, until the assistant coach yells at them to concentrate. Then the AC turns his glare on D’Angelo, who immediately straightens, apologizing.

Whoops.

This is the on ice part of their three hour session, but my guys have already been put through a lot today.

Eden asked me last night, while we were getting ready for bed, whether I’d be coming to the arena with them for the first training session.

From Eden, saying that out loud, he may as well have engraved me an invitation.

Plus, it gives me a chance to talk to Dad.

Austin stands next to me with his arms crossed, intently watching the players being put through their paces on the ice.

Watching some of their performances, he tuts or huffs in frustration.

But now, watching Shay, he nods in approval.

I know that gleam in his eye. He’s impressed.

So, Shay has just achieved the near impossible.

While Austin’s in a good mood, I decide to test the waters.

“So, how are they doing then?” I ask.

Austin’s gaze darts to mine. He’s dressed smartly as always in a sharp charcoal suit with an emerald shirt and tie.

“They’re not all totally shit,” he replies, gruffly.

“Wow, high praise from you.”

“It is.” Austin’s eyes twinkle. “Don’t worry, with the help of the AC, strength and conditioning coach, and the mental skills coach, I’ll get their asses kicked into shape by the end of these two weeks. Most won’t survive, but those who do, will make the team.”

Typical Dad.

Anxiety spikes through me. “You’re kidding, right?”

“I never kid about training camp.

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