#bcdchem

"i would say yes though you seem to have some reservations about it."

"i haven't actually thought that far ahead. i guess i'm hoping the store is successful and maybe becomes a destination spot for authors to promote their books. what about you? do you think you'll stick with the islanders?"

"that, i can work with," rae gave the male’s hand a reassuring squeeze, unable to fathom what could be going through his mind—going from media praise for his performance on the ice to now being scrutinized for being in a relationship with not just with his assistant but his teammate as well. "i’ll text the media team about the plan in the morning. right now, i just want to spend the night cuddled on the couch with my two favorite boys."

"you just got cleared to get back on the ice, you need to take it slow."

"did you know that hockey romance has become an insanely popular genre?"

"is there something i can help you with or do you just like staring?"

"if i say yes, will you stop hounding me about it?"