Seattle Sparks’ Superstar, Copeland Colson, Tested for Drugs.
My back molars ground together as my grip on the phone tightened. Of course, these asshole gossipmongers didn’t tell everyone that my test had come back negative. They just let it hang that I’d been suspected of juicing.
When Linc called me that morning to let me know the test was negative, I’d finally started breathing again. I knew I hadn’t taken any banned substances—of any sort. But given my luck lately, I didn’t put it past whoever was messing with me to fake the results. That thought had my gut twisting as my phone dinged in my hand.
Teddy
Don’t let the assholes get you down. The team will put out a statement, and everything will be all good. Now, tell me how it is wrangling a bunch of tiny monsters.
I wanted to believe Teddy, but the thought had been planted inpeople’s heads. I could lose sponsorships—or worse. And I knew Linc would face even more pressure to trade me. He already felt like crap for having to test me in the first place, but if he hadn’t played things by the book, the pressure would’ve been even worse.
Me
They’re so fucking cute. A few show real promise, too.
Teddy
They’re kicking your ass, aren’t they?
A chuckle left my lips, and…damn, I needed that.
Me
They sure as hell have more energy than I do. Makes me feel old as fuck.
Teddy sent a GIF of an old man in a walker.
Teddy
Think they’ll let you on the ice with one of these?
I sent him a middle finger emoji followed by a GIF of two grandpas in a wrestling match.
Me
Can still kick your ass any day of the week.
Teddy
In your dreams. I skate laps around you.
That much was true. He was faster than anyone I’d ever played with. Luca had the potential to be like that.
Me
There’s a kid here who could beat you one day. He flies across the ice. It’s like his skates barely make contact.
Teddy
Dude. I need to see that in action. Maybe I’ll come down one week. I can help coach.
I grinned at my phone. It would be good to see him and make sure he really was healing and okay.
Me
The kids would lose their tiny minds. Let’s do it.
Teddy
