“Of course,” I said, rubbing her lower back. “I love you. I think part of me always knew I would.”
―
Avery Keelan,
Offside
“You know I’m going to ask you to marry me one day, right?” “You are?” “Count on it. Are you going to say yes?” “Of course.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Yeah,” Chase deadpanned. “I applied to be a giant dickbag first, but they told me you already filled the position.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“You’re one of my favorite people.” Her lips curved into a small smile, her gaze softening. “Who are your other favorite people?” “It’s mostly you, I guess. Not a big fan of humankind in general.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Chase hopped back onto the ice for another shift. Our gazes collided, and an electric jolt ran through my body. Goose bumps popped up on my arms beneath my black puffy down parka. He flashed me a drop-dead gorgeous cocky smile and winked before skating off to the other end.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“It’s not a hockey game, James. I’m not keeping score.” He kissed my lips softly. “But if I was, I’d definitely want you to win.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“He sighed, falling quiet for a beat. “It’s weird.” “What’s weird?” I asked, glancing up at him. He rested his cheek against the top of my head. “I didn’t know what I was missing until I found it.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“He came to a halt beside me, throwing an arm around my shoulders. “Ready, James?” He snapped his gum, giving me a wink.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Hot and nerdy. You’re full of surprises.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“The look on Morrison’s face tonight? Awesome. Getting to spend time with James? Even better. Kissing her? Fuck me, I’m in over my head.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“After all, the risk has always been part of his appeal.” ― Avery Keelan, The Enforcer
“He has a way of making me feel like I'm the only girl he sees.” ― Avery Keelan, The Enforcer
“Her expression sobered as her green-gold eyes traced my face, lips slightly parted. She looked nervous for a split second, and her brow furrowed before she spoke. “I love you,” she said softly. She beat me to it.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Are you nervous?” I brushed the hair out of her face and slid my hands down to her waist, gripping over top of the worn cotton. Bailey’s eyes drifted shut for a beat before opening again and focusing on mine. “A little.” “You don’t need to be nervous with me, James.” “I know.” Her expression softened. “Are you?” I gave her a small smile. “Maybe a little.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“I could never forget you” ― Avery Keelan, Otherwise Engaged
“I’m going to lose my balance if you keep kissing me like that.” “I got you,” I said, voice husky. “I won’t let you fall.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“How’s it feel being down by two points after the first, Carter?” This was his idea of trash talking. Pointing out the score. “A hell of a lot better than being a free agent with shitty stats,” I said. “Must be stressful, man.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Beneath the table, his other hand found mine, fingers interwining. He tilted his head leaning in as I met him halfway. Our mouths collided...” ― Avery Keelan, Otherwise Engaged
“All I want to do is go back to my apartment, cocoon myself inside a cozy blanket, and watch Love Island while eating a pint of cookie dough ice cream.” ― Avery Keelan, The Enforcer
“You know I’m going to ask you to marry me one day, right?” “You are?” “Count on it. Are you going to say yes?” “Of course.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Yeah,” Chase deadpanned. “I applied to be a giant dickbag first, but they told me you already filled the position.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“You’re one of my favorite people.” Her lips curved into a small smile, her gaze softening. “Who are your other favorite people?” “It’s mostly you, I guess. Not a big fan of humankind in general.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Chase hopped back onto the ice for another shift. Our gazes collided, and an electric jolt ran through my body. Goose bumps popped up on my arms beneath my black puffy down parka. He flashed me a drop-dead gorgeous cocky smile and winked before skating off to the other end.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“It’s not a hockey game, James. I’m not keeping score.” He kissed my lips softly. “But if I was, I’d definitely want you to win.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“He sighed, falling quiet for a beat. “It’s weird.” “What’s weird?” I asked, glancing up at him. He rested his cheek against the top of my head. “I didn’t know what I was missing until I found it.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“He came to a halt beside me, throwing an arm around my shoulders. “Ready, James?” He snapped his gum, giving me a wink.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Hot and nerdy. You’re full of surprises.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“The look on Morrison’s face tonight? Awesome. Getting to spend time with James? Even better. Kissing her? Fuck me, I’m in over my head.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“After all, the risk has always been part of his appeal.” ― Avery Keelan, The Enforcer
“He has a way of making me feel like I'm the only girl he sees.” ― Avery Keelan, The Enforcer
“Her expression sobered as her green-gold eyes traced my face, lips slightly parted. She looked nervous for a split second, and her brow furrowed before she spoke. “I love you,” she said softly. She beat me to it.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Are you nervous?” I brushed the hair out of her face and slid my hands down to her waist, gripping over top of the worn cotton. Bailey’s eyes drifted shut for a beat before opening again and focusing on mine. “A little.” “You don’t need to be nervous with me, James.” “I know.” Her expression softened. “Are you?” I gave her a small smile. “Maybe a little.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“I could never forget you” ― Avery Keelan, Otherwise Engaged
“I’m going to lose my balance if you keep kissing me like that.” “I got you,” I said, voice husky. “I won’t let you fall.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“How’s it feel being down by two points after the first, Carter?” This was his idea of trash talking. Pointing out the score. “A hell of a lot better than being a free agent with shitty stats,” I said. “Must be stressful, man.” ― Avery Keelan, Offside
“Beneath the table, his other hand found mine, fingers interwining. He tilted his head leaning in as I met him halfway. Our mouths collided...” ― Avery Keelan, Otherwise Engaged
“All I want to do is go back to my apartment, cocoon myself inside a cozy blanket, and watch Love Island while eating a pint of cookie dough ice cream.” ― Avery Keelan, The Enforcer
