Rookie's Regret

<p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Lioness. That's the first word that comes to mind when I see the brilliant redhead selling cupcakes at the hockey arena.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>With the soul of an artist and the spirit of a nomad Bea Turner is gorgeous quirky and refreshing.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>She's also my teammate's little sister.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>As the Tennessee Thunderbolts' Rookie I should steer clear. I'm here to play hockey and provide much-needed financial security for my family. To do that I need to avoid distractions.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Bea doesn't just distract me; she flips my world upside down. One bad joke has me pursuing her. One date and I crave more. Calling her mine? Well now I'm dreaming of a future.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The life of a hockey player - trades travel uncertainty - isn't for the heart of a creative. Bea desires adventure and possibility not early morning skates and strict exercise regimens.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>When I'm thrust into a situation at odds with Bea's dream career I know I can't hold her back. If we're meant to be we'll make it work. But what if we're not?</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>What if my greatest regret is letting my lioness go?</strong></p>