The Map of Nova and Dev by Mindy Michele & Michele G. Miller & Mindy Hayes

Author:Mindy Michele & Michele G. Miller & Mindy Hayes [Michele, Mindy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Enchanted Ink Press
Published: 2022-11-03T16:00:00+00:00

Novie: Crew told you?

Dad: He did. He bragged to all the guys on his team too.

Novie: I’m not surprised. And I’m so freaking proud of him Dad. Is that okay?

Dad: Of course it is. Whatever makes you happy, baby girl.

Monday morning, I take care with my appearance for my first official day at TSG. Mom and I went shopping for a few new professional outfits before I left home, so I pair my black stiletto heels with a plaid pencil pants suit, throwing on a solid white bustier rather than the typical button-down blouse for a bit of flair.

Moving from California to Vermont to Miami is a fashion culture shock that’ll take getting used to. I’ve gone from beach casual to comfy neutrals to color, color, color. And skin! I’m not a prude. I lived near the beach, but the amount of beautifully bronzed skin I’ve seen in my first three days reminds this northern girl she needs some serious sun therapy. Thankfully, it’s only mid-August, and I have plenty of beach time left. Opting to leave my hair down and curled, I meet my reflection, feeling confident and ready to take on the day.

With a green smoothie in hand, Leo meets me by his car in the parking deck of our building so we can ride in together. Just for today to get me settled and help with my first day jitters.

“Hey, cuz. You get the rest of your stuff unpacked?”

“No thanks to you for bowing out after pizza,” I tease. “But you can make it up to me. I have a huge favor to ask of you.”

“Already asking for more favors.” He offers a ribbing grin. “All right. Let’s hear it.”

“Would it be possible for you to get a player’s address for me?”

Yes, fate has delivered another slap in the face. Devin just happens to be represented by an agent at the agency where I’m working. The signs are almost a joke at this point. Why are we so bad at following them?

“By player, you mean Hawthorne?”

I should have known that he wasn’t oblivious just because he made no mention of Devin Saturday. My cousins are a gossip train. Eight kids within six years of each other, we’re close. So, of course, he knows. Leo was at my wedding. He knows who Devin is. He’s met Willa and Archer and… “I didn’t know he would be here when I took the job. I didn’t move here for him.”

“But you want to know where he’s staying while playing for the Sharks?” He gives me a look over the top of his shiny sports car before slipping inside.

“Is that bad? You know I’m not a crazy stalker. You know we have history.” I sink into the tan leather seat.

“Geez. Chill, Novie. I’m not going to call security on you for asking. I can get you the information, but why don’t you call or text him yourself?”

“Honestly?” My fingers rub the bracelet charm I haven’t taken off since Dev returned it. “I don’t know what I’d say.

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