The Long Game (Game Changers, #6)

by Rachel Reid

I fell in love with the most complicated person I could possibly fall in love with.”

Shane rested a hand on Ilya’s cheek. “You’re soft with everyone you love.”

“I hate that you feel like that sometimes, Ilya,” Shane said softly. “I hate that you have to fight yourself. But you’re never going to scare me off, okay? And I’m never giving up on you, or on us. So whatever you need, I’m right here.”

“I’m marrying you, Ilya. I want to have kids with you. I want to be your date when we’re inducted into the Hall of Fame. I love you so much.”

Ilya was only focused on Shane. He looked so handsome and so happy. It was hard to believe this was the same person Ilya had tried to ignore in a Saskatchewan arena parking lot thirteen years ago. Except the freckles were the same. The dark, intelligent eyes and long black lashes. The adorable little nose, and the soft, enticing lips. Those were all the same. The way Ilya’s heart went fucking bananas when he looked at him was the same.

“With this ring, I shall love, honor, and cherish you. And this ring is the symbol of my love,” Shane said. “Gross,” Ilya muttered, which made Shane snort and start laughing. Which made everybody else laugh.

“do hereby pronounce you, Shane and Ilya, to be married. You may celebrate your marriage with a kiss.” Oh hell yes. Ilya grabbed Shane, dipped him, and planted one on him. Everyone cheered. Shane looked dazed after the kiss, but Ilya held their joined hands in the air and said, “We are married!”