The Trade (Coastal Rivals Book 1) by Ki Stephens
Author:Ki Stephens [Stephens, Ki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-14T16:00:00+00:00
21
WEST
Thereâs a distinct kind of magic being wrapped up in bed with Jade. Looking back at just a few weeks ago, this moment wouldâve seemed like a far-fetched fantasy. But here we are, exactly where weâre meant to be.
Her body finds solace in my arms, her chest rising and falling in rhythm with my own. I trace my fingers through her soft curls, stirring a sigh from her lips as she snuggles against me, her breasts pressed into my chest.
After drilling her on my dresser and, subsequently, my mattressâthis all feels soft, and warm, and so fucking sweet. Itâs a feeling that I donât ever want to let go.
Jade stirs, stretching until sheâs balanced on her forearms beside me. Her voice breaks the silence, tinged with sleepiness. âWhat was your team meeting about anyway?â
I roll to my side to face her, my free hand tracing random patterns along her bare spine. âCoach scheduled a scrimmage for us against Coastal U,â I say with a shrug. âItâs in two weeks.â
âReally? Have you ever done a spring scrimmage against an opponent?â
I shake my head. âThis will be a first. The NCAAâs finally allowing it. Plus, Coach Rodriguez thinks it will give us some perspective on how the teamâs doing. You know, prepare us for fall term.â
She hums in understanding but doesnât miss a beat. âExcept Dayton hasnât been doing regular practices. And I heard Coastal has a really tight team this year.â
âExactly,â I grumble, grimacing at the reminder. âWhich is why weâre doubling down for the next two weeks.â
âWell, Iâm sure you guys will kill it anyway.â Her faith in me is endearing, yet another reason why Iâm drawn to her.
I lift a shoulder, attempting to downplay it. âI mean, itâs more so just for fun. But yeah, losing could definitely put a damper on the . . . banquet.â
The word tastes bitter now, given the past implications. It was a moment of vulnerability when she asked me about Shan, and I shouldâve just told her about the Trade. But it felt wrong to do it then, not when she was already grappling with her own insecurities.
Which are . . . hard for me to fathom because Iâm fucking lost when it comes to this girl. Itâs like Iâm disconnected from my own mind sometimes, just wandering around until I can get my next fix of her.
Her eyes narrow, picking up on my hesitation. âThatâs the following weekend, right?â
âYeah,â I manage to say, forcing a casual half-smile. âYou know, we always do awards and stuff. I think another loss might rain on our parade.â
Her smirk is teasing, playful. âI guess you better win, then.â
âI guess so,â I say with a lighthearted chuckle, my fingers tracing over the smooth planes of her back. âYou think you could make some time to watch me play?â
âHmm, I donât know.â She feigns contemplation. âI guess I could try and pencil you in.â
An idea forms, and I act on it. âWait,â I say, my hand stilling. âWhat
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