Page 1 of Puck U Been Gone
Prologue - Ollie
Six Months Ago
Waking up alone isn’tsomething I’m used to—at least not in the last nine months. Most mornings, I’m sandwiched between my two hockey player boyfriends, Hudson and Kai. But today, I wake up and find myself alone.
Not bothering to put on any clothes since they rarely stay on when I’m around Hudson and Kai, I pad out of the bedroom looking for my guys.
I can’t stop smiling when I think about last night and the good news that we no longer have to hide our relationship. The hockey commissioner finally ruled that it isn’t against the hockey guidelines for players to date a referee as long as the referee in question doesn’t work a game that the players are in.
The ring on my finger catches the early morning light streaming through the living room window as I pass by, making the diamonds sparkle brightly. The ring is stunning. Hudson and Kai had it custom-made into two hockey sticks shaped like a heart. They said the hockey sticks and the heart represent the two things they love most—me and hockey.
It’s not an engagement ring but more of a promise ring. When they gave it to me, they promised that as soon as the commissioner gave his blessing, they were going to marry me.
“Hi,” I say, glancing at Hudson and Kai sitting at the kitchen table, with untouched breakfast plates in front of them. “Is this seat taken?” I don’t give them a chance to answer as I sway my hips from side to side, giving them full access to my naked body.
When I reach the corner of the table between them, I lean back and scoot my butt onto the wooden surface, remembering the last time I did this and how eager they were to sweep the dishes onto the floor and eat me for breakfast.
Instead of the response I was expecting, I’m met with indifference from Hudson and anger I don’t understand from Kai, making me wish I had taken the time to throw on some clothes.
“We need to talk,” Hudson finally says, and my heart drops. This can’t be good. “It’s been fun, but I think it’s time for all of us to move on.”
“What?” I hold my breath, not daring to move a muscle, hoping he’ll tell me he’s just kidding, but he never does.
My eyes shift to Kai, praying he’ll jump in and say something—anything. But all I get is a growl as he shoves away from the table and storms out of the room. The sound of the front door being slammed shut lets me know he’s left the house.
“Like I said, Ollie. It’s been fun. You’re one hell of a fuck. Not too many girls can handle both of us at the same time, but you took it like a pro.”
A loud smacking sound fills the air as I realize I’ve slapped Hudson across the face for basically calling me a whore.
How dare he? I’ve never been with two guys at once before, and they told me this is the first time they’ve ever shared a woman at the same time.
“No need to resort to violence.” He rubs his jaw. The scruffy beard that was between my legs last night feels his touch. “We all knew there was an expiration date on this.” He waves his hand between us as if shooing a pesky insect away. “It’s best if yougather your things and be on your way.” He pushes away from the table like Kai did, only he pauses for a moment, causing my heart to beat faster. “Whether you choose to believe me or not, I wish you well--hopefully, you’ll understand that someday.” He spins around, giving me his back.
With my whole world shattering around me, I find the strength to ask him one last question. “Did what we have mean anything to you—either of you?”
He doesn’t even have the decency to turn around when he answers, “No.” Before he walks out the back door, leaving me naked and alone. The pain in my chest is so intense I feel like I could collapse at any moment.
I give in to the pain, letting the tears run down my face, my love for them flowing out of my body with each tear that I shed.
Once the last tear falls, I pull myself off the floor, unsure of how I got there or how long I’ve been there, when the anger hits. How dare they dismiss me like I’m nothing?
I’m the first female referee in the pro hockey league—those two jerks don’t define my life. I didn’t work this hard to fall apart over something that clearly meant nothing to them. Hell, Kai couldn’t even stick around to tell me himself.
I glance at the ring they gave me. It’s not mine anymore—I’m not sure it ever was.
Damn them and their fake words of love.
Slipping the ring off my finger, I gently set it on the table, refusing to let any more tears fall for them. I rush to dress and pack my things, only taking what I can carry in one trip—the rest they can throw away for all I care.
Just like they threw me away.
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Ollie
“Damn, you look hot!”My baby sister, Blair, walks into my room, looking stunning in a floor-length golden gown with a slit up one side showing off one of her long, toned legs. The dress highlights her sun-kissed skin, making her look like a goddess as it clings to her curves.
“I think I’m a little underdressed.” I glance down at the skinny jeans, sandals, and off-the-shoulder flower print top. “Where exactly are we headed on this double date?”
