Pucking Parker (Face-Off Legacy Book 1) by Jillian Quinn

Author:Jillian Quinn [Quinn, Jillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penn Publishing
Published: 2018-10-16T16:00:00+00:00

“Stop acting like Kobe and pass the ball, Bryant,” Coach Vaughn yells at me.

Whenever I hog the ball, my coach tells me that I’m living up to my last name and acting like Kobe Bryant. His comments make me laugh every time.

I shake my head and chuckle, dribbling the ball once more, before I pass it to Taylor. She catches the ball and palms it in her hands. She pivots her left foot, and then lowers her stance, leaning into the girl behind her. Making some room, Taylor bounces the ball. She twists her body in an awkward position as she spins, and then grabs hold of the ball again to make the layup. Our three-man team wins.

Coach Vaughn blows the whistle. “Okay, ladies, huddle up.”

We gather around him and await his next instruction. Sweat slides down my face and runs into my eyes. Using my jersey, I wipe my forehead and cheeks. The gym feels about a hundred degrees with how hard we’ve played today. Or maybe it’s the hangover kicking my ass. I’m probably sweating out the alcohol from last night.

“Bryant, you have to pass the ball this weekend. If you want to be a champion, you have to act like one.”

I sigh. “I know, Coach. Sorry, I’m a little off my game today.”

He nods. “You can say that.”

“I’ll be on my A game,” I promise.

“I hope so,” he says, and then his eyes shift to the rest of the group. “Okay, ladies, I want to see the last two teams on the court right now.”

The six of us, who were on the court, walk over to the bench, dead tired. We’ve been going at it for hours non-stop and with little breaks.

Mental note—no more drinking the night before practice.

I never do stupid shit like this. I also never hook up with disgustingly sexy hockey players either. So, there’s that. I have to purge Preston from my system… if possible.

“You okay?” Taylor asks me.

I take a sip from my water bottle. “Yeah, I’m fine. Just tired. Late night.”

“You look like hell.”

I roll my eyes at her, and then drizzle some of the water over my head. “Thanks a lot. You know, we all can’t be like you and drink all night and crush it.”

“My hangover cure works every time. You should stop doubting my methods and try it sometime.”

I stick my tongue out. “Gross. Blended raw vegetables and protein powder? Nah, I’m good.”

“It’s more than that.” She shrugs. “Don’t knock it until you try it.”

“I’d rather not drink. Like ever again.” I plop down on the bench next to Taylor, letting out a loud groan. “That should take care of the problem.”

“So…” She gives me an odd look. “What happened last night with you know who?”

Taylor knows better than to say his name around the rest of the team.

“What do you think happened?”

Her eyes widen, and she covers her mouth with her hand, surprised. She slowly lowers her hand, speaking between her fingers. “You guys hooked up. Wow! How was he? Does he live up to his reputation?”

I nod.

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