“How the fuck would you know anything about her eyes when she was staring into mine all night?”
I regret the words when accomplishment glitters in his eyes.
“And if you want to know the details, I’m sure she’s already blasted it over the internet for everyone and their wife to read.”
Slamming my palms against his chest to force him out of the way, I storm out of the dressing room and head toward the gym to get my session started early.
9
CASEY
Safe to say, I didn’t get much sleep Friday night.
All night, I chastised myself.
Firstly, for being so lost in the moment that I managed to dislodge his mask. If I didn’t do that, how long would it have continued for?
Or was it always going to end there?
I might have since left my hotel room, but the memories of my night with Kodie Rivers will stay with me forever. But the moment he walked away without looking back…that one is going to haunt me.
One question has cycled round and round my head ever since the moment the lock clicked into place…
Should I have removed my mask?
I know the real answer.
I’d have put Kodie in an awful position, forcing him to either own up or keep a secret from one of the most important men in his life. From his teammates.
I couldn’t do that to him.
Just like I would never, ever sell our story from that night.
The details are going to my deathbed.
A smile plays on my lips as I think about it.
It was everything I hoped it would be.
Do I wish I could do it all over again? Of course I do. I’d never say no to another round with Kodie Rivers.
Do I think it will ever happen? Nope. Not a chance.
And do you know what? I’m surprisingly okay with that.
I set out that night with one quest in mind, and I succeeded.
I’m one happy and satisfied girl.
Or at least, that’s what I tell myself as I stand in front of the bathroom mirror, staring at myself.
My hair is finally back to the color it should be, after four washes.
Now, I’m just me again and no one is any the wiser.
Casey Watson, daughter of the infamous LA Vipers ice hockey coach, James Watson.
A pained sigh falls from my lips.
