Perfectly Grumpy (Perfect Crush Hockey Romance #3)

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tate & lauren

To: Tate Foster

From: Lauren Williamson

Subject: Missing: One Grumpy Defenseman

Dear Tate,

It has come to my attention (via your empty spot on the bench) that you missed Friday’s team photo shoot.

Retakes are happening TODAY after practice. You are contractually obligated to be there and smile. Yes, Tate. Smile.

Failure to comply will result in additional photos, more video footage, and potentially you in a ridiculous costume doing the “Cupid Shuffle.”

Cheers!

Lauren

PR Manager | Carolina Crushers

To: Lauren Williamso n

From: Tate Foster

Subject: Re: Missing: One Grumpy Defenseman

I won’t be there.

Tate

To: Tate Foster

From: Lauren Williamson

Subject: Re: Re: Missing: One Grumpy Defenseman

Dear Tate,

If you don’t show up, I’ll make good on my promise to dress you in a gorilla suit and choreograph a dance routine for TikTok.

Cheers!

Lauren

Queen of PR | Carolina Crushers

To: Lauren Williamson

From: Tate Foster

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Missing: One Grumpy Defenseman

Queen of PR Nightmares,

Honestly? A gorilla suit sounds preferable to showing my face. Send it over. I’ll wear it with pride.

Sheriff

To: Tate Foster

From: Lauren Williamson

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Missing: One Grumpy Defenseman

Dear Uncooperative Gorilla,

Your costume arrives tomorrow. I’ve also queued up “Welcome to the Jungle” and picked out a TikTok dance for us. You’ll be going viral by Friday.

Cheers!

Lauren

Your Favorite PR Person | Carolina Crushers

To: Lauren Williamson

From: Tate Foster

Subject: TikTok Trauma Is Real

My (Least) Favorite PR Problem,

Just so we’re clear:

If I end up on TikTok in a gorilla suit, I’m holding you personally responsible.

Also, I expect hazard pay. And a banana.

Grumpily yours,

Sheriff