Kiss and Puck: A Why Choose Hockey Romance by Charlotte Byrd

Author:Charlotte Byrd [Byrd, Charlotte]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Byrd Books, LLC
Published: 2023-10-19T16:00:00+00:00

16

HARLOW

Sunday morning, I wake up with a smile on my face. Today is going to be fun.

While taking a shower, it occurs to me – not for the first time – how lucky I am. Most people would hate having to go into work on a Sunday. Here I am, looking forward to my arrival at the arena. The team is holding an event where kids interested in playing hockey get a chance to skate with the players. It’ll be a chance to observe them when they aren’t playing, and I like the idea of seeing how they interact with the kids, too. I feel like an explorer soaking in all the information I can. There’s something so exciting about it.

Of course, Ruby had her own take on the situation when I chatted with her last night. “You can always tell by the way a guy treats kids if he’s worth your time.”

“I’m not looking to date any of these guys,” I reminded her.

“Sure, sure. It would be the worst thing in the world if you started dating one of them.”

“That’s exactly what it would be,” I muttered.

“Just think how romantic that is, though. You met at work. It was a forbidden romance.” Her voice got soft and breathy. “Your passion could only be denied for so long until… until…”

“You seriously need a hormone balance, because right now they’re rotting your brain.”

But I’m also a big old hypocrite, because that’s exactly what was on my mind even if I couldn’t admit it. Maybe not at the forefront, but definitely dancing around in the back.

Let’s face it. There aren’t many things in this world more attractive than a man who knows how to handle himself around kids. Not that it’s a red flag if he’s awkward — it might be a matter of never spending a lot of time with them before. But if a man is against the idea right off the bat, let’s just say it’s not a good sign. At least, not for me.

Since it’s not strictly a workday, I can dress down a little bit, choosing a pair of jeans and a T-shirt with the team’s logo printed on the front. With my hair back in a ponytail and a pair of sneakers on my feet, I’m whistling when I head out the door with a travel cup of fresh-squeezed orange juice from one of the trees in my backyard. Today’s going to be a good day. I can feel it. Any excuse to observe the players and see how they interact together when they’re not in the middle of a game can only help me figure out how to help them.

The parking lot is fuller than I’ve ever seen it when I arrive with fifteen minutes to go before the event is even supposed to start. On my way to the employee parking area, I notice a pair of what look to be twin boys practically tumbling out of an SUV and racing each other to the doors.

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