CHAPTER 174

Estella is working behind the bar and has pitchers of beer lined up. I whistle her way and twirl three fingers over my head, so she knows this first round is on me. Estella’s been a fixture here at the tavern for as long as I can remember. She’s in her fifties and practically runs the place. My brother and I own half the tavern, and Estella looks out for us. She doesn’t approve of my bad boy rep, but we’ve managed to become friends since Joel found Cami. Estella knew I blew things big time with Cami and, for some reason, took me under her wing after that.

She’s one of the few people who know how much I regretted what happened with Cami. She also sees through my bad boy vibe and gives me lip whenever she gets the chance.

I turn and not so subtly look over the women from the opposing team. There’s a few blondes and brunettes, but no one catches my eye. Danny grabs my earlobe and moves in so her warm breath slides over my neck. A strange feeling settles in my gut at contact. I ignore it.