Rachel's Redemption by Maitlen Jennifer

Author:Maitlen, Jennifer [Maitlen, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781619353015
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Published: 2013-10-13T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

For the first time in forever, not only was Logan late to a football practice, but, as he drove to practice, his mind wasn’t ticking off plays, mentally scrimmaging the opponent. Instead, he was mentally undressing Rachel and kissing her senseless.

In his mental rendition, his phone did not ring, he did not get interrupted and he made it all the way to orgasm—hers and his. Damn, but that would be sweet.

He drove quickly, parked, and raced to the field where Charlie and his other coaches were leading the kids in warm-up. Even Tom was there, flipping through the playbook. Logan snuck in behind the kids, trying to be inconspicuous. Here he was, their coach, a role model for responsibility, dedication, and accountability, sneaking into practice. He should drop and make himself give fifty.

He sidled up next to Charlie.

“Nice of you to make it, Hastings.”

“Got tied up.” Now that was something he’d like to explore with Rachel.

Charlie cast him a sideways glance and said, “Uh-huh.”

Logan ignored him and blew his whistle, taking over the practice. He rattled off a few announcements then signaled for the offense and defense to break apart. Cole hung back, holding his helmet.

“Everything okay?” Logan asked.

Cole scuffed the ground and didn’t quite meet his eye.

“Cole?”

Cole looked up, his teeth visible as he chewed his lower lip. At last he spoke. “It’s about the dinner for Ms. Delaney-Tolbert.

Logan’s jaw dropped. That was about the last thing he expected Cole to say. Damn it. He knew the event would impact his team. It obviously was somehow troubling Cole.

“Yeah. What about it?”

“Well, and I want you to know I wouldn’t ask except my grandma and Gloria D-T were, like best friends, and so, of course my family is going to the dinner, and, since, well, the D-T’s meant a lot to my grandma and I guess my mom, well, my mom wanted me to ask you if it was okay if some of us helped set up for the event.” Logan’s opinion on that must have been evident on his face because Cole continued.

“It won’t interfere, Coach. I promise.”

“How is that possible, Cole? I need you focused on the game before the game starts, not putting together tables and folding chairs.”

“We’ll do it really early. We won’t be late for pre-game. I swear.”

Cole seemed so earnest that Logan didn’t have a retort. Plus that part of game day belonged to his players, not him. Although he hoped they used it to relax and focus, it wasn’t up to him to legislate it. If a group of players wanted to roll out linens and tables and chairs, he really couldn’t say anything. Even though he really wanted to. Logan sighed, but nodded. “Sure, Cole. Just make sure you’re ready to compete.”

“Yes, sir,” Cole said and smiled for the first time.

Logan watched his player pull on his helmet and race over to where the O-line was lining up. Logan wanted to pin this latest frustration on Rachel, but he couldn’t quite get his head around it.

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