Thankfully, Gavin accepted my excuse to get out of dinner with him since I had Annabelle. He looked disappointed, but my plate is way too full right now to be dating anyone. It’s just not a priority for me.
I find myself waiting with a bunch of fans and puck bunnies for the team to leave the arena. I’m so annoyed I have to be here, but I’m happy it’s dark out so no one really notices the baby carrier I have. Especially since I purposely set myself to the back.
A few players come out, and I recognize Aiden and Maksim in the small group. They come over to me, a few bunnies annoyed that they don’t give them the time of day.
“He’ll be right out. Coach wanted to talk to him,” Aiden says.
“Thanks.”
They nod and continue toward their cars.
“Carmelo’s?” Maksim asks.
“f**k no. I’m gonna go b
