Driven Snow: A MM, Nerd loves Jock, Fairy Tale Retelling Romance (The Pennymaker Tales Book 2) by Tara Lain

Author:Tara Lain [Lain, Tara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tara Lain Books
Published: 2020-08-17T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

What? Where? The ringing phone pierced his brain. Snow opened his eyes. Didn’t I just close them?

Two facts. He was not on the floor in his apartment. A big, warm body snuggled next to him. Oh yes, and the phone was ringing in his pajama pants, which were somewhere he couldn’t immediately identify.

“Umpff. Your phone?”

I’m on the couch with Riley Prince.

Duh.

Wow.

The phone quit, but Snow’s heart took up the hammering.

Riley’s lips grazed his ear. “Morning.”

Snow smiled, warm and liquid. Oh yes, I so remember. “Morning.”

“Your phone was ringing.”

“I couldn’t find it.”

Riley chuckled. “You threw those pants so far I’m surprised they landed already.”

“I was in a bit of a hurry.”

Riley nibbled under his ear. “Sadly, speaking of hurrying, I better get up and power over to the stadium. You gonna come watch me play?”

“I—” The pants started ringing again. “I better answer. It could be about the professor.” Snow leaped from the bed, located his pajamas, and fished in the pocket. “Hello.”

“Is this Snowden Reynaldi?”

“Yes, yes it is.”

“Grandmaster Reynaldi, this is Eleanor Turks from the Anderson International Chess Tournament.”

“Oh, yes, ma’am.” Thank God. Not bad news about the professor.

“I received an e-mail from a Mrs. Kingsley informing us of Professor Kingsley’s illness.”

Odd. “Yes, ma’am. He’s very sick.”

“I’m so very sorry to hear it. She told us that you are much too upset to compete and wish to withdraw from the competition.”

“What? Withdraw?” He sank onto the floor, and Riley leaned off the edge of the couch, staring at him.

Riley mouthed, “Everything okay?”

Snow frowned and shrugged.

“Yes, that’s what she said. But I’m calling you because I certainly wanted to be sure that it’s your intention to withdraw. After all, it will change the nature of the contest considerably. I’m sure there are many players who would be delighted to hear that they don’t have to beat Snowden Reynaldi in order to win. And a lot of spectators who won’t bother to come if you’re not playing.” She gave a tight laugh. “I take it from your reaction that you may not have known this e-mail was sent?”

“Uh, no, ma’am. Mrs. Kingsley is a newlywed and, of course, is herself very upset. She doesn’t know me well, so she might have assumed my reaction. In fact, I know for certain that the thing Professor Kingsley would want most is for me to compete. I wouldn’t consider withdrawing.”

“Ah, there’s the Snowden Reynaldi I know. Good show, young man. We’re proud of you. I’ll disregard this e-mail and expect to see you at the tournament in a few weeks.”

“Yes, ma’am. I’ll be there.”

“Brilliant. My best wishes for the professor’s rapid recovery.”

“Thank you.” He clicked the phone and stared at Riley. “She told them I was withdrawing from the championships.”

“Without even asking you?”

“Yes.”

“What the hell is she thinking?”

“I’m not sure, but she’s a chess player too. I wonder if she’s entered?”

“That would be good to know.” Riley sat up, looking yummy in his taut, shiny golden skin.

“I think I need to go over to the professor’s house.

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