All In (The Kings of Kroydon Hills, #1)

by Bella Matthews

“Have fun, Cooper. Don’t forget, babies grow up in eighteen years, but herpes lasts forever!”

“Shit.” Chloe turns her head to face me. “Didn’t like the thought of that, now, did ya?”

Fuck I want this girl, and not just for a quick lay. I want her to be mine, and I can’t go behind my friend and teammate’s back and not expect it to fuck things up. That’s not how I want this to start.

“Yes, she’s tall, and she’s pretty. But I have a newfound need for someone who’s short and gorgeous. Someone who looks like a pixie. Someone whose brother I was planning on talking to tonight before all hell broke loose. I need to talk to him so he doesn’t kill me when I kiss his sister.”

“Because I don’t plan on hiding how I feel about you for anyone’s sake. Not once you realize you’re already mine. And make no mistake, sweetheart. You’re mine.”

That’s when it clicks. At that moment, with my name on her back, I decide she’s going to be the girl who wears my jersey for the rest of her life.

“Tell me, Natalie. Tell me now.” “Tell you what?” I ask nervously. “Why are you wearing my jersey?” He growls. Shocked and more than a little turned-on, I stare up at him. “Should I not have worn it?” “No, sweetheart. I fucking love seeing my name on you. But I need to know why. I need to know what it means.” “You told me I had to let you know when I was ready for more, Brady. This is me telling you I’m ready for everything.” He’s on me instantly. This isn’t a sweet kiss. This is a claiming.

I want to worship this girl. Protect her. Possess her. I want to give her everything.

“Please don’t break my heart, Brady. I’m pretty sure I’m falling in love with you.” “I’m pretty sure I’m already there, sweetheart.”

“I want to give you everything, Nat. Today, tomorrow, next year. I want to give you the world, sweetheart.”