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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“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.”

as Lucas continued laughing at me. Eventually, he settled down and

Evie,” Lucas said finally, his eyes trained on Timothy’s muscular body. “But I’m

was a start. Lucas loved to tease, a trait he’d clearly held onto since our time in

knew that he could be trusted when it mattered.

my head and grabbed the empty bottle away from Lucas. I stood up and slid out of the seat, motioning for

more wine,” I assured her, hauling Lucas out of the booth. After reaching

whispered to Lucas as we

around my shoulder and drew me close. I almost pulled away before

way that

squeezed his arm the woman had with Timothy. At the table, Aria gave us a questioning look, ready to interrogate us before a loud voice broke over

was close to me, his arms crossed over his chest. He looked over the both of us before landing his attention on Lucas‘ hand on my arm.

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looked over at Timothy in a daze. If the drink wasn’t slowing her down, she probably would have been crawling over

at Lucas. “Who’s this

playing the protective boyfriend rather well. I snuck a glance over at the bar behind us, seeing that the woman Timothy

slowly. “About that woman you were

jaw, hyper–focusing on Lucas‘ hand as it snaked around my waist.

safer at this time, given that

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

couldn’t help but sigh in relief before catching myself. “That’s nice. Glad you’re keeping

a moment, and I

answered your question. Who’s this guy

smiled. “Oh, you haven’t met my boyfriend yet, have you?” I patted Lucas on the arm. “This is Lucas. Lucas,

a cold glare in return. “Evie mentioned you.

grunted, turning his attention to me. “Yeah. Odd that she’s here with you instead of with me.

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teeth as he smiled. “Well, my girl’s got to take a vacation every

Timothy stated firmly. “I want this to be a team effort. If things go well, this will all turn out in Evie’s favor as well as

didn’t betray any hint of hurt or remorse. It was like

ear. “You can’t have her all to yourself, champ. We just wanted

shook his head. “Whatever. Just make

before clicking his tongue. “And I’ll be sure not to catch