Page 19 of For Puck’s Sake (Seattle Vipers #2)

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This is Hockey HomegurlHattie on Ice the podcast with all the latest hockey gossip. OMG I’ve got a story for you my fellow Puckians.

You can run but you can’t hide any longer, Ridley Masters. That’s right ladies and gents, our wayward forward has been located. He’s been right under our noses the entire summer, hiding in plain sight. Before the thought crosses your mind, no, he hasn’t been in our brilliant city of Seattle but further up north in a little town called Lark Bay. I bet you’re wondering what it is he’s doing in some small town in the middle of nowhere. Well, if you’re a true Vipers fan then you already know that Lark Bay is the location for our favorite Captain’s summer Hockey program, Prestige. I know, I know, Tor Bailey has a heart of gold, giving back to underprivileged kids who want to play hockey.

Okay, swoon over. This bit of news comes from one of my avid listeners @VipersFan254life who provided me and a few other of my fellow sleuths with photos from a concert at a bar called Solo Red’s in Lark Bay. We’ve all heard the news in the past few months of Brea Brookes’ record deal with Solstice Records and upcoming national tour. The hype is real, the girl has mad pipes for real. I’m a fan. Well, catch this. According to the photos making the rounds all over social media, Ridley Masters was sitting in the front row of her performance on the night the picture was taken. I know some of you are already saying, “Hattie, so what? It’s just a concert, right?” Wrong my puckians. Let me dish the tea. Looks like Ridley and Brea have rekindled their relationship. The couple was captured kissing against the wall outside the back of the bar. I mean, holy sneaky shot batman. It was a private moment, but the world needs to know.

I guess all is well between the two lovebirds. No one really knew why the two of them called it off in the first place. All we know is Brea called off their engagement and ghosted. Puck bunnies everywhere are screaming into their pillows. Does Brea deserve a second chance? Tell me what you think in the comments. How long do you think this will last, considering Ridley’s alleged baby momma is still waiting in the wings with baby news? In fact, she’s been radio silent and no one has heard anything from her in weeks. Her identity is still a mystery as well. So, I am wondering if the story is even true. The jury is still out. I have my ears to the street, let me tell you. Hattie is still here for all the gossip, and I will be podcasting on overdrive to bring it to you.

So, here’s the bottom line: Are we going to have to say goodbye to another one of our favorite Vipers? Or is number twenty-five opening up his heart to his ex, only to get it broken again? If it’s the latter, I have a shoulder for you to cry on, Ridley. You can tell momma Hattie all about your woes.

I’ll be taking calls shortly. Let’s talk about this.