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“Did you have a good practice?”

Physically yes, but mentally not so much. “Yeah, it was good.”

I look over to see everyone still engrossed with Kate’s news. “I have a late session tomorrow, and the ice is free afterward. How about you join me? I can help you learn to skate.”

Turning her head slowly, her eyes go wide. “I don’t have any skates.”

“You do. I got you some today, and I put them in for sharpening overnight. I’m particular about my blades.”

“You bought skates for me now?”

“Yeah. You kind of need them to learn.”

“Aren’t you just full of surprises today.”

God, I could flirt with her all day, if it didn’t make my dick so hard in public.

“Did you get a chance to talk to Jon?”

“Not yet. I’ll try again tomorrow.”

“Don’t leave it too long. It’s like getting back on the horse. The sooner you do it, the better.”

I smirk at her analogy. Fucking ride me, baby.Please.

“Are you all set for the new school year, Luna?”

She turns to Felicity, and I look up to find Jon fixed directly on me. I can already see how tomorrow’s practice is going to play out.

“Yeah, I caught up with all my lesson plans just before coming out here.”

“She’s head of Art and Design. Got a promotion at the end of last year,” I confirm, pride swelling within me.

“Oh wow. That’s really impressive. You must be a really gifted teacher,” Felicity replies.

“I love what I do. It doesn’t pay great, but I love my kids, watching them grow and develop. It’s really rewarding.”

“You’re right to follow your dreams. Do what makes you happy,” she agrees.

Luna nods. “What are your kids studying?”

“My son, Jack, is just entering his sophomore year studying kinesiology. My daughter, Darcy, is back home in England about to enter her first year and is reading English Literature.”

“And Jack’s making some waves in division one,” Jon adds.

I sit up. “Is he now?” Last I heard he was good, but Jon doesn’t praise anyone without merit. Even future stepchildren.

He nods, a serious look on his face. “He’s going to be the starting forward this season, mark my words.”

“Think he’s got what it takes?” I sit back, crossing my arms over my chest.

“Maybe. Word on the street is a few teams have started to notice him. Could be that he moves into the AHL first. He’s got something though, along with the dedication.”

“Gets that from his momma!” Kate shouts across the table.

Jon smiles at his fiancée. “Sure as shit isn’t from his dad.”

“Damn straight,” Kate retorts.