The Playbook for Heartbreak
The cold, bitter frustration lingering in his chest evaporated, replaced instantly by an intense, intoxicating wave of physical heat.
He slowly let out a long breath, relaxed his rigid shoulders, and let his left arm rest over the back of the couch behind her, his broad hand hovering near her dark hair.
"Show me the play again," Eve instructed quietly, her dark eyes reflecting the cool blue light of the screen.
Terry pressed play.
The digital ice came alive. On screen, the play developed again—the high-pressure dump-in, the physical battle along the boards, the pass cutting through the slot.
"Stop it there," Eve commanded softly.