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“No one asks questions when a guy like me goes after a woman.”
“It’s not really a thing during the season,” he admitted. “Offseason is another story, but around the team?” He sighed. “I keep that to myself.”
“We did a couple of months ago.” Her gaze flicked over the table, then settled back on me. “And we ... you know. Can we talk though?”
“I’m enjoying a drink with my team. Maybe another time.” She took a breath and squared her shoulders. “All right. Well, I’m pregnant and it’s yours.”
“It’s not mine,” I stated again, shaking my head. “I always use protection.”
“You need to take responsibility,” she shot back. “Pay for my medical bills. I know it’s yours, Crew. It was the night after your walk-off in April. We were at this bar. We—”
I wrapped my mouth around him and took him deep, my tongue teasing the head, tasting salt and everything that made him mine.
“I’m gonna miss you,” he added quietly. “More than I thought I would.” “Me too,” I replied, my throat tight. I pulled him against me. “I didn’t expect to feel ... Well, I didn’t think I’d fall in love with you but I did.” He drew back slightly and stared into my eyes. “You love me?” I lifted a shoulder, an attempt to act as though it was no big deal, but the truth was, my heart was breaking. “Yeah.” A tear slid down his cheek. “I love you too.”
