Page 132 of Slap Shot Scandal
Bennett hits play, his brows furrowing as he takes in the scene. “Shit.”
“Yeah, Prince is pissed. Keller’s upset, too. The whole damn thing’s a mess.”
“So Harbor got fired?”
I shake my head. “No, she resigned. Said it’s the best thing for the team…” My heart pounds hard, remembering her words. “And for me.”
Bennett kicks the coffee table with his bare foot, a loud thud echoing through the living room. “That’s bullshit, man. And you know it.”
“I do, yeah. She’s always had the team’s best interest at heart.”
“And she’s damn good at her job. Between her and legal, I’m pretty much off the hook. She even talked to one of my sponsors and convinced them not to void my contract.”
“She did?”
“Yeah. She’s a keeper, man.”
I sink down next to my brother on the couch, holding my head in my hands to stop the incessant throbbing. “I don’t know if I can go through this again. I don’t want to lose her.”
“So don’t.”
He says it like it’s easy, simple.
So don’t.
“She resigned, Bennett.”
“Then stop her.”
“I tried. But she won’t listen. She’s throwing herself on the sword at the team meeting—to save me and my career.”
“Don’t let her.”
“What?”
“If you love her—and I know you fucking do, you sap—stop her at that meeting. Don’t let her walk out like this. If you do, you’ll regret it the rest of your life.”
Something flickers inside me, and it feels a helluva lot like hope.
Damn, my brother’s right.
Now’s not the time to sit around and wallow. I have to show up to that meeting ready to fight.
For Harbor’s job.
And for us.
Hopping up from the couch, a surge of energy roars through me.
I need to get back to the rink.
I have a relationship to save.
CHAPTER 37
HARBOR
Ihide in my office until it’s time for the team meeting.
