Taking It To Overtime (The Arctic Book 3) by Stella Stevenson

Author:Stella Stevenson [Stevenson, Stella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: IGM Starlight Press
Published: 2024-08-23T00:00:00+00:00

Part of me wishes I could say that I had my head banged six ways from Sunday in my Staycation Express Room, but it would be a lie. There weren’t even any more kisses—not real ones, at least—before we both fell into separate beds and passed out at the end of each day. Robbie was tired after a long day of corralling kids—something he swears takes more stamina than a pro hockey game—and I was worn out after a few days trying to find my footing in a town that moved on around me.

Who knew impromptu hometown visits and lying my ass off could be so damn exhausting?

The next morning starts with a Styrofoam cup held in front of my face. Robbie not only woke before me and snuck down to the complimentary continental breakfast for caffeine, but was thoughtful enough to bring some back.

“Coffee?” I sit bolt upright in the middle of the queen bed I’d claimed for myself. “For me? Gimme.”

He holds the cup out to my wiggling fingers and I bring it to my mouth, gulping down the bitter, slightly burnt liquid. The coffee is strong enough to hold its shape even without the cup, but I don’t turn down caffeine. Ever.

“It’s from the lobby,” he says, wincing along with me as I swallow my first sip. “I owe you something better, but I have to get an early start to the rink.”

“This is perfect, Robbie. Thank you.” I force myself to drink some more.

“I wasn’t sure if you still take it black, but I brought fixings.” He holds out a cardboard tote, the cups and sugar packets rattling with the movement.

I haven’t taken my coffee black since high school. At home, I usually go for something sweet and exotic. I like the rose water latte or the lavender matcha cold foam at Tandy and my local shop, but I highly doubt Robbie has those ingredients in the box.

“I brought a little of everything.” He ducks his head like doing so might hide his smile.

“This is so thoughtful. You remembered how I took my coffee?”

He puts the container down and I pry off one of the plastic lids to find something that looks and smells like vanilla creamer.

“That’s oat milk. Tristan’s a big fan. Half and half,” he points to the second cup, “and regular milk.” He shows me the third cup and starts peeling back the lid. “Of course I remember. That one lady did that interview about model diets and you added it into your morning routine.”

Kate Moss. Kate Moss made a comment to her best friend Lily Allen about a super model’s diet being black coffee, vodka, and cigarettes. At fourteen, I only had regular access to one of those three. After over a decade in the business, I’d add cocaine is a pretty common fourth for a lot of girls, especially at the height of show season. They decrease appetite, and give girls more energy, even if they are all hell on the complexion.

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