Chapter 79

Alex

“How is Madi?” Riley asks me as we head into yet another ice rink building. I’m tired, the games have been back2back and everything aches. Or maybe it’s because I have been trying to burn the candle at both ends. Yeah, that’s probably it. And I’m not getting any younger, at my age in my mid-twenties, it’s kinda getting on in this game.

“She’s doing well, busy as always. I’ve decided to buy a ranch in Austin.” I don’t of course tell him that I have a meeting set with Levy and coach in precisely thirty minutes time. I feel nervous but why should I? I mean this is my life, Austin wants me and the hell if I am not going to be close to Madi.

The way I see it, you I can play hockey for any team. Being top of the game out there on the ice, I have more than enough feelers from teams wanting me. My sponsors want me no matter which team I’m with although my assistant has told me that when I’m with Austin, Nike will be in touch. Now that is a deal I am hanging for, they’re my all-time brand