Playing for Keeps 03: Unravel Me

Golden boy. Notorious serial dater. The NHL's most eligible bachelor.

That's what the headlines say about me, at least. I wish I could say they're not accurate, but truthfully? I don't even know who I am anymore.

Between a soul-crushing ex-girlfriend and a never-ending queue of dates gone wrong, one thing has become glaringly obvious: I don't want to be Adam Lockwood.

So when my dog decides to play matchmaker, taking down a sweet little thing with rose gold waves, brilliant green eyes, and a smile for days, I can't believe my luck that she doesn't have a clue who I am. I know I should tell her, but for once in my life someone sees the man behind the goalie mask.

Rosie gives me all of her-her heartache, her laughter, and her son. But me? I'm holding on a little too tightly to the pieces I'm scared to give up, the pieces she might not like.

One small lie becomes a secret hanging above my head, but what if there's another one hiding right around the corner?

Suddenly, my deepest desire becomes my biggest fear.

I'm terrified she's going to unravel me.