Chapter eleven.

"So…"Chloe's smile hadn't moved an inch."Hunter Callum."Maya took a slow sip of champagne. "Is there a question in there somewhere?""Several actually." Chloe tilted her head. "Since when?""Since when what?""Since when are you and Hunter Callum…" she gestured between them, "...a thing?""We're private people."Chloe laughed. Bright and short. "Maya. Two days ago you were escorted out of Hart with a cardboard box. Tonight you're here." A glance toward Hunter. "With him.""People have weekends, Chloe.""Sure." She swirled her champagne slowly. "I just find the timing interesting.""Do you?""The interview gets pulled from you." Chloe paused. "And it turns out you've been dating the subject the whole time." Another pause. "That's quite a thing to leave out."There it was. Not an accusation. Just a sentence shaped exactly like one."I don't mix my personal life with work," Maya said. "You'd know that if we'd ever actually talked."Chloe's smile didn't waver. "We're talking now.""Are

Chapter Twelve.

“Jessie... I can explain,” Maya said.Her heart was beating faster than it should have been. She'd known there was a chance this could happen the second she agreed to come tonight. There was no way she could show up at a charity gala on Hunter Callum's arm and somehow avoid running into her best friend.Jessie simply stood there with her arms crossed.“Okay,” she said. “Then explain.”Maya opened her mouth. She could tell Jessie. Maybe not everything, but enough for her to understand. Jessie had been her best friend for years. If there was one person she trusted to keep a secret, it was her.“It's just—”The words caught in her throat.Her gaze drifted across the room for only a second before she immediately regretted it.Holiday Winters was standing near one of the floor-to-ceiling windows on the opposite side of the ballroom, a champagne flute hanging loosely from her fingers.And she was staring directly at Maya.Maya's stomach immediately dropped.“Jessie... I—it’s not what you th

Chapter Thirteen.

“It's time,” Holiday said.Hunter looked at Maya. Her eyes were still glistening.“You okay?” he asked quietly. “If you're not ready, I can stall.”Maya forced a small smile and shook her head. The sooner they got this over with, the sooner they could leave.She just wanted to be alone. Somewhere quiet. Away from all of this.“I'm fine,” she said with a sigh. “Let's just get this over with.”Holiday nodded, a faint smile touching her lips.“That's the spirit.”Holiday's assistant, Sarah, hurried over.“Ms. Adams, this way please.”She gestured toward the platform and turned to lead the way.Maya took a step forward, but Hunter caught her hand, weaving his fingers through hers.She glanced down at their joined hands. For some reason, the simple gesture sent goosebumps across her skin.“Is this necessary?” she asked as they walked.Hunter didn't answer immediately.After a moment, he nodded.“Yes. For the cameras.” His lips curved into a faint smile. “And for emotional support.”Maya lo

All Chapters of Secretly Pucking The Hockey God.: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

Chapter eleven.

Chapter Twelve.

Chapter Thirteen.