The Hockey’s Plaything
He was 6'1" with broad shoulders, a chiseled jaw, and blue eyes that often got him compliments.
Tonight, he wore a fitted black shirt that showed off his arms and dark jeans that hugged his muscular thighs. "It's yours now," she replied, her voice smooth as silk with a lilt that hinted at Latin roots. They talked effortlessly.
Sophia was 32, a freelance artist from Miami, in the city for a week long design expo. She loved the nightlife but hated the superficiality "Everyone's here to see and be seen, but no one connects," she said.
Alex opened up about his job, how he needed this night to feel alive. Their laughter mingled with the music and soon her knee brushed his, sending a spark up his