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Silence reigns around the table, but Kynan, Cruce, and Saint wordlessly indicate that Mollie should provide the answer

I slowly turn to the wo

With a hard glint in her eye and a stubborn tilt to her chin, she states, “You won’t be there You have a game”

I jerk in surprise It’s true I have a gaht, but I already talked to Coach Perron—told him I wouldn’t be able to play and the reason why I can’t say as he was happy with it, but he wasn’t about to fire me from the team

Besides… we’re playing the Winnipeg Rebels They were at the bottoue last season, and they don’t pose a threat

“I’ht,” I push out between clenched teeth, offended she wouldn’t assume I’d be there for her

“Oh yes, Kane, you are,” she snaps “There is no reason for you to be there”

“The woer, and you don’t think there’s a reason I should be there?” I snarl incredulously

She wavesto be perfectly safe Besides, what about all that talk in New York on Sunday about how hockey is your job, and how important it is You hockey players leave your wo twice about it And you knohy… because the women are as much a part of the team as the men, and we support your duties We’re tea you now—you are going to that game and you will play your ass off”

I’m stunned that she called ely proud of her My heart swells withshe considers herself a part of this team, too

I glance across the table at theme down

“Let’s reschedule theit’s a lame shot

Kynan shakes his head “We have to do this while he’s aet skittish”

Mollie leans over, places a hand onthis today, Kane, and I’ll be perfectly safe and well protected But more than that, if you’re there, you’ll onlyabout you worrying about me”

Fuck, I hate that she put this on me