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TAMING THE WILD RIDER

Chapter 4 The game

Word Count: 3030    |    Released on: 21/08/2024

reen of my automobile. My car's screen dings with a text from Violet

that some kid got harmed and is bleeding out. What happens if Peyton is harmed and I have to take her to the h

feel a little better because nobody seems to be rushing around the field, including the you

the way here, I ran multiple stop signs. Once more, my mind races, but onl

to me. or, mor

k to me. a parent, very tall and strong. His dark hair appears strangely familiar, curling slightly at its ov

a dam

he strap of the bag gets stuck in my door, and I have to spend a few grueling seconds trying to push it out. I

my memory of the specifics of my dream from the pre

e are standing in the middle of the

the time I get to the circle, all of my caustic remarks are little more than an afterthought, re

ht in his concentrated gaze, and he turns as I do, no

l, "what's g

! Nothing at all, Clara. Hudson," she says with a grin, "was just telling us about how much his litt

that I'm not the only one who finds his presence to be str

s she tries to juggle her own glittery pink soccer ball by herself. Even though she varies a

Shows real promise too." "Reminds me of w

ease, I roll my e

acie would love to see you guys show her a few moves. I think she gets tired of me t

g me away the moment I walk there. It takes a lot of guts for him to act as if nothing had happened and then expect

t want me anywhere near his impressionable little

hemselves, exuding a look of relief. Even from a few fee

ss. Grace warms up to Vi and Peyton almost instantly, and as he watches them, I can feel the tightness in Hu

o turn into a puddle. Please

was an

ow surprised I am by his admission. "Wel

re not going to make this

hearted tone that crept into my voice as I say, "

the two crucial words before

But I'm not getting

you. In the heat of the moment, I said things I didn'

chance. "Did Grace help you come up with this ap

nly came up with about ninety-five percent of this

her than side by side. When his eyes meet mine, I feel like I have something, and I hold his gaze with assurance. "Well, I accept your apolog

st like Tr

he takes it in his noticeably bigger hand. He shakes his head slightly and sh

ignores my stu

nding. "I have to say, you were a hot topic these last few days in the Zane household. Gracie was tal

g up love and me responding, "Well, the feeling's mutual." "She's pr

ther. "I wonder where she

y best behavior for the rest of the season. I'll be the chill soccer mom. Y

nexistent ponytail, and I

my laughter. "Well, if that's your goal, I'd have to inform you that you missed the after-game snack sign-up

tein powder. These kids need to bulk up. You know, I know a guy -

that I laughed a

is being led by Violet and Peyton to my waiting group so they may begin team warm-ups. I know that

o watch Grace? If you are, I have to warn you that there's

ght this was

t

ures. "Oh, he's that parent. T

estion. You could have a big mouth, for all I know. Mr. Bu

hues encircling his eye. I suppress the query as it n

l, I should probably go to claim a seat as far away from Mr. Bur

excited about him spe

"Bye, Coach

ad, while he heads into the bleachers. I turn to immediately see that

improving, and the warm-up and scrimmage go off without a hitch. I notice that Grace, in particular, is starting to resemble h

over to the sideline bench and, buried in my soccer bag, I discover my water bottle. I'm too focused on

the side and hit a hard, heated surface, too astonished to say anything. A socce

rists, keeping me close. A bunch of teenage males are giggling with eac

of the way. My thoughts race as I process the scene: me leaning against his towering, powerful frame while he

s face. As I straighten my clothes and prepare to speak, he appro

aughter and turn to face us, silent for a while. Despite knowing the statistics, they sta

t mean to," seeking support from his

e boys the perfect opportunity to flee, relieved to be out of there. He turns

wing quite what to say. "I've been h

to smile. "I mean, not those balls. Soccer b

racted, then turns to face me. He cocks his hea

e you kidd

to face me again and asks

he goals, competing to knock down the posts. I chuckle. "No. They're in m

e raises a dark eye

myself. "You know w

wering sky. As Hudson moves in closer to me and our legs almost come into contact, I pretend not to notice. I wish I h

ng have you played soccer?" I exhaled, rel

ew me in head-first and I've love

ncing at me. I stare up at the sky as my face gets hot. "And

at is my favorite part, Hu

, "Yes, I would. Silently." My breath remains steady whi

been asked this before. "It's a very aggressive sport. If you're good enough

have a lot of pen

iving him a mildly accusing glance. Despite

? What goes through Coach Clara's mind as she

g," I fib, not knowing if I can honestly admit to mysel

moment, allowing various forms of tension to arise between us. I tell myself it's pro

nd says,

lent. Our hands are inching nearer one another as they rest on the metal that s

ts towards us. "Hud! Can we go, pretty please? A

asps Grace's hand. I smile broadly, pondering whether we had simply experienced a "moment

ow much I want them to stay. However, Grace is exhausted as sh

s my heart skip a beat. He wouldn't call me "Coach Clara," it's not like he's a child. So why is that two-wor

cle. Then his head vanishes inside the car, and I f

ed with rage or retaliation. The same grey eyes, but this tim

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1 Chapter 1 The first Gaze2 Chapter 2 Tension3 Chapter 3 Clara's Dream4 Chapter 4 The game5 Chapter 5 The gaze continues6 Chapter 6 Anguish7 Chapter 7 Attractive8 Chapter 8 whirlwind of emotions9 Chapter 9 The wounds10 Chapter 10 The feelings11 Chapter 11 Always by my side12 Chapter 12 Soccer match13 Chapter 13 Heart on fire14 Chapter 14 Regrets15 Chapter 15 Inner thoughts16 Chapter 16 Ignore the emotions17 Chapter 17 Confused gaze18 Chapter 18 Simultaneously19 Chapter 19 Mistrust issues20 Chapter 20 Decision to make21 Chapter 21 Illuminated22 Chapter 22 Audible screams23 Chapter 23 Overestimated24 Chapter 24 Wonderful25 Chapter 25 Side kiss26 Chapter 26 Drowsily27 Chapter 27 Loss for words28 Chapter 28 Hypocrite29 Chapter 29 Clarity30 Chapter 30 A little afraid31 Chapter 31 Nevertheless32 Chapter 32 Through the eyes33 Chapter 33 Pleasures34 Chapter 34 Red Dresss35 Chapter 35 Favorite movie36 Chapter 36 Matured content37 Chapter 37 Fairly effective38 Chapter 38 Comfortably39 Chapter 39 Meet the parents40 Chapter 40 Endless sun41 Chapter 41 Birthday girl42 Chapter 42 Three words43 Chapter 43 Confused44 Chapter 44 Dead silence45 Chapter 45 Sleepover46 Chapter 46 Reconcile47 Chapter 47 Excitement48 Chapter 48 White flag49 Chapter 49 The whispers50 Chapter 50 A million words51 Chapter 51 Nudging52 Chapter 52 In love and war53 Chapter 53 Feel my love54 Chapter 54 Urgent desire55 Chapter 55 Utter Bliss56 Chapter 56 Wild Night57 Chapter 57 Lost Moment58 Chapter 58 Matured Content59 Chapter 59 Salty lips60 Chapter 60 Follow your heart61 Chapter 61 Gateway62 Chapter 62 Regrets63 Chapter 63 Husk64 Chapter 64 Swollen Chest65 Chapter 65 Curious66 Chapter 66 I wonder67 Chapter 67 Happy ending