Page 181 of Ruthless Court
“I don’t need one.”
“Everyone needs help.”
“Not from you.”
Vale spins the ball in his hands while watching me.
“Tell me who she is. Stella can say nice things about you.”
“Stella would tell her to run.”
“She might lead with that. Then I’ll ask her to add something supportive.”
Noah bites back a laugh.
I take the ball from Vale.
“Can we warm up?”
“Is it over with the track girl?” Vale asks.
I stop.
He raises his eyebrows.
“Krista.”
“How do you know about Krista?”
“People talk.”
“You’re in every gossip blog and hashtag on campus. I didn’t think you actually read them.”
Vale shrugs.
“Never said I did.”
Noah looks between us. “Can we discuss Kane’s romantic collapse after we win?”
“I’m protecting our point guard,” Vale says.
“You’re enjoying this.”
“Both can be true.”
“I hope she comes.” Eli grins, before doing a drop-step three.
I glance toward Hannah’s seat again.
Vale follows my gaze.
His expression turns triumphant.
“That section?”
“Quit looking.”
“Player guests. Serious.”
