The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 16

Evie

I was trembling. While it was emotionally exhausting, Timothy was meant to be my dark secret.

I don’t consider myself an open book, and it wasn’t like most people were compelled to ask me about my personal life. I considered that a fortunate consequence of keeping to myself and focusing on my work. Lucas was far too perceptive, and I’d dare say that he cared too much.

I looked over at Aria, who was drunkenly swaying in her seat as the love song came to a close. I took that opportunity to scoot closer to Lucas and whisper in his ear.

“I need you to act like my boyfriend,” I said quickly. I snuck a glance back at Timothy, who was attempting to step away from the woman at the counter.

“Huh?” Lucas jerked away, raising an eyebrow. “Why?”

“That guy over there, my client…” I nodded at Timothy, who was still by the bar, “I’ve been stuck with him ever since we started his case. It wouldn’t be so bad if he wasn’t trying so hard to get close to me. I’m not interested in intimacy right now.”

Lucas chuckled. “Quite the scheme. You must really be into him.”

“No, I’m not into him. That’s why I’m telling you to pretend to be my boyfriend. So he can take the hint,” I hissed. “And don’t let Aria know, or she’ll kill me.”

I flinched when Aria started laughing at the other end of the booth. She downed the rest of her wine before pouring herself another glass. She seemed to be singing the words to the love song on the speakers, blissfully unaware of my scheme.

“Who cares if you’re not into him like that?” asked Lucas. He nodded at Timothy and smirked. “You could just sleep with him. I’ve heard of how popular he is with the ladies, being the lover–boy that he is.”

I scoffed. “You’re serious?”

“Evie, he knows he’s hot and can get any woman he wants. Why not take advantage of that? You’ll be benefitting too if you sleep with him.”

“Lucas,” I started, pinching the bridge of my nose in frustration, “I’m just not

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interested. He’s barely my type.”

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“Yeah, right.” Lucas took the wine bottle and poured the rest of it into his glass. I hadn’t even realized we had drunk so much. The wine hadn’t done much to ease

my nerves, unfortunately.

“If you’re telling me that you don’t want a piece of that,” Lucas said, pointing hist thumb at Timothy, “Then you’re clearly a sexually frigid person. Get some help.”

my head on the table in defeat as Lucas continued laughing at me. Eventually, he settled down and patted me on the shoulder before making at show of wiping away

on Timothy’s muscular

necessarily ensure me, although it was a start. Lucas loved to tease, a trait he’d clearly held onto since our time

casual, even careless at the worst of times. However, I knew that he could be trusted when it mattered. Hopefully this situation with Timothy mattered

stood up and slid out of the

going to get some more wine,” I assured her, hauling Lucas out of the booth. After reaching a safe distance, I

my lead,” I whispered to

my shoulder and drew me close. I almost pulled

way that

and even squeezed his arm the woman had with Timothy. At the table, Aria gave

arms crossed over his chest. He looked over the both of us before landing his attention on Lucas‘ hand on my arm. His expression hardened.

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a daze. If the drink wasn’t slowing her down, she probably would have been crawling over him. I

pointed at Lucas. “Who’s

rather well. I snuck a glance over at the bar

said slowly. “About that woman you were with.

clenched his jaw, hyper–focusing on Lucas‘ hand as it snaked around my waist. “And why

this time, given that your current case is very image

an incredulous look. “What? Evie, that’s the team doctor, Bessy. She was just asking me how I was doing

sigh in relief before catching myself. “That’s nice.

Lucas and me. He considered us for a moment, and I could see the gears turning in his

your question. Who’s this guy you’re with,

met my boyfriend yet, have you?” I patted Lucas on the

his hand for Timothy to shake. He received a cold glare in return. “Evie mentioned you. You’ve got quite the suit on your

to me. “Yeah. Odd that she’s here with you instead of

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he smiled. “Well, my girl’s got

this to be a team effort. If things go well, this will all turn out in Evie’s favor as well as my

expression didn’t betray any hint of hurt or remorse.

added, tugging a loose strand of hair behind my ear. “You can’t have

his head. “Whatever. Just make sure you

clicking his tongue. “And