Prologue

After the death of her parents, Tessa was put up for adoption. After a year of bouncing from one foster home and orphanage to the next, Tessa finds herself adopted by an unlikely family, the Orr's. Through the years Tessa has not only taken on the last name, but she has also taken on the hockey skill and IQ her adopted father displayed in his short career. Being the daughter of a hockey legend has it's benefits, especially when it revolves around a certain team, the Boston Bruins. Through the years, Tessa has not only grown with Boston's star forward Patrice Bergeron, but they have became best friends, not knowing that they are really in love with each other. Will their love stay a secret or will they get over their fear of rejection and be together? Will Tessa's father be supportive with her choice in loving a hockey player or will he discourage Tessa from loving Patrice?