by Kaylee Ryan
“You should have waited to propose, I don’t want this to take away from your excitement of the draft, you’ve worked hard to get where you are.”
“Baby, I needed to know, before we leave here tomorrow, that no matter what happens you are with me forever and always. I don’t care what team drafts me. Hell, if I don’t get drafted so be it. The only thing that matters to me is I know that you, my beautiful girl, are my future, no matter what the outcome may be.”
Again, with the damn tears. “I love you.” I hug him tight.
“And I love you, so much.”
Epilogue
Liam
I woke up this morning tangled up with my fiancée. She was sleeping peacefully in our mess of tangled limbs, her head resting on my chest. I kept her up later than I should have, but I couldn’t help it. Making love to her knowing she’d agreed to marry me, well, let’s just say once wasn’t enough. This girl has changed me. I think back to the first time I saw her and I think deep down I knew then she was my game changer, although it took me weeks to admit it. Today is the big day, the NFL draft starts. Aiden and I are both rumoured to be first round picks; our agents say it’s a done deal. A year ago, that was all I cared about. I would’ve been a nervous wreck going into this, but now holding this beautiful girl in my arms—I’m not nervous. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve wanted this since I was old enough to hold a football, but holding her is more important. I know I have a good education to fall back on, and either way, I’ll be able to provide for her. Granted, if I’m drafted I can not only take care of her, but spoil her to the degree of obscenity. Not that I need to. Allison’s parents made sure she was set for life. That’s her money though. I want to spoil her with mine. However, I know that’s not what she wants or needs, she just wants me, and that’s what keeps me calm. I know wherever we end up, she’ll be there by my side.
I’m startled out of my thoughts when I hear Allison saying my name. “Liam.” Damn, even her voice pulls me into her.
“Yeah, babe?”
“Your dad wants to know if you need anything, they’re going to get drinks.”
I look to my dad, who’s grinning like he knows what I was thinking about. “No, thanks,” I say as I lace my fingers with Allison’s.
My agent, Tom, walks up. “Okay, Liam, they’re about to start. Are you ready for this?”
I squeeze Allison’s hand and kiss her temple. I turn to look at Aiden, who’s sitting across the table from me, as well as his family and his agent. We insisted we all be together, that way we can celebrate. We’ve become one big family. I give Aiden a nod that he returns. “Let’s do this.”
We all watch from the screen as the announcer steps to the podium. “The North Carolina Panthers pick Liam MacCoy, quarterback, University of North Carolina.” The table filled with my family and friends erupts with cheers.
I sit stunned until Allison takes my face in her hands. “You did it, babe!” She kisses me. “Go on, they’re waiting for you.” She pulls me to my feet and toward the stage. I walk out and receive my Panthers hat and jersey and get my picture taken with the head coach and the commissioner. We move off to the side to get family photos and once all of that is done we retreat back to our waiting room to determine Aiden’s fate. On the way back to the room, I pull her aside, lift her off her feet, and crush my lips to hers. “We did it, baby, we made it to the big time!” She laughs and kisses me back. I hear cheers from our table, and see Aiden twirling Hales in circles. He puts her down and comes walking over wearing a grin. He walks straight to me and Allie and pulls us both into a bear crushing hug.
“Panthers, man. We’re going to the same fucking team.” He releases us and struts off toward the stage to do the same hat and jersey dance I’d just completed.
I rest my forehead against Allie’s. “Looks like we’re going to Charlotte, beautiful girl.”
“I can plan a wedding in Charlotte.”
What other response does that deserve other than a soul searing kiss, so that’s what I give her. This amazing, beautiful, sexy creature is my future, and the Carolina Panthers just sweetened the deal.
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More from Kaylee Ryan
With You Series:
With You Series:
Anywhere with You | More with You
Everything with You
Soul Serenade Series:
Emphatic | Assured
Definite | Insistent
Southern Heart Series:
Southern Pleasure | Southern Desire
Southern Attraction | Southern Devotion
Unexpected Arrivals Series
Unexpected Reality |Unexpected Fight
Unexpected Fall | Unexpected Bond
Unexpected Odds
Standalone Titles:
Tempting Tatum | Unwrapping Tatum | Levitate
Just Say When | I Just Want You
Reminding Avery
Hey, Whiskey | When Sparks Collide
Pull You Through | Beyond the Bases
Remedy | The Difference
Trust the Push
Entangled Hearts Duet:
Agony | Bliss
Co-written with Lacey Black:
It’s Not Over | Just Getting Started
Cam’t Fight It
Cocky Hero Club:
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