Chapter 7
Afterward, still rattled by that familiar, earth-shattering kiss, Riley took inventory of their supplies in the First Aid/EMT room with Ellie, who surprised her with a question.
“You’re such a marvelous skier that I guess it’s natural for the crew members to wonder why you stopped competing. Feel like talking about it?”
For a moment, Riley felt as if someone had punched her in the gut. Then she shook off the feeling because her team members were closer than most crews. They dealt with life-threatening situations, and there was no reason not to share what this young woman wanted to know.
“I’m really tired today. Mind if we sit down?”
“Not at all.”
“I don’t talk about it much because it was the worst three years of my life. I think it’s time you all understand how lucky I am
