One Pucking Destiny: A Forbidden Love, Secret Relationship Hockey Romance (Crane Hockey Book 4) by Ellie Wade

Author:Ellie Wade [Wade, Ellie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER

SEVENTEEN

ARI

Bash went up to his room hours ago and hasn’t been back. The group dynamic is different without him. I didn’t realize how much light he brought until it was missing.

I move a piece of cornbread around my plate, lost in thought. Everyone around me is gushing over another fantastic catered meal, but all I can taste is the sourness of guilt, and it doesn’t sit well.

“You had quite the eventful day.” Mom sets a full plate of food on the table and takes a seat beside me.

“I know. It was crazy.”

“Marcela’s polvorones were a nice treat.” She grins. “She would be so proud to know her recipes have been passed down.”

“I did them justice?”

She nods. “Oh, yeah. They were incredible.”

“I used all the special tricks you taught me.”

“I can tell. They really were perfect.”

I put my fork down. “Though, I think Bash is really mad at me. I shouldn’t have held him to the bet. I feel really bad about it. It was stupid. I just got caught up in the fun of it all. You know?”

“Oh, I know. It’s hard not to get caught up in the fun around this group. They make it nearly impossible.” She waves her hand in front of her. “Don’t even give it a second thought. Believe me. These guys are always doing something idiotic. If it wasn’t you making a bet, it would’ve been someone else. Bash is the nicest guy on the team. I’m sure he’s not mad, and if he is, he’ll get over it in no time. Or maybe he’s not mad at all, just tired.”

“Yeah, that’s what he said. He mentioned that he didn’t sleep well last night.”

“Well, there you go.”

“I know, but I still got this feeling that he was annoyed with me or something.”

“Ari, I really wouldn’t worry about it. Bash isn’t one to hold anger. You’ll be back to being buds in no time.”

Buds. Pals. Friends.

That’s what I want after all, right?

I dip my chin. “You’re probably right.”

Beckett comes up behind my mom and circles his arms around her shoulders. He presses his lips to her head. “How are my girls?”

Mom reaches up and squeezes his arm. “Good. Ari is worried that Bash is upset.”

Beckett laughs. “Are you kidding? This is the best thing to happen at a bye week in years. The story of the cookie tattoo will never get old. We’re going to talk about it for years.”

I huff out a breath. “Yeah, that’s exactly why I’m worried.”

“Seriously, Bash is the chillest dude ever. He doesn’t care,” Beckett says.

My mom tilts her head back, and Beckett peppers kisses against her lips with an obnoxious smacking sound.

“Seriously, you two. People are trying to eat.” I stand from the table, grabbing my plate.

“What?” Beckett feigns innocence. “Can I help that we’re in love?”

“Be in love in the privacy of your own room,” I retort.

“I’m sorry, but my love for your mother cannot be contained to one room.” He kisses her again.

I can’t help the smile that forms as I walk away.

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