Beyond the Bases (Out of Reach #1)

by Kaylee Ryan

“I like you, Larissa. I’m not playing games. I know you’re a single mom and that Paisley is, as she should be, the most important person in your world. I just want the chance

to be a part of that world. To spend time with you, and her. To get to know you and see if this electricity I feel every time I’m with you is what I imagine it to be.”

I really like this girl.

“You slay me,

When I climb into bed, Paisley grabs my hand and pulls me closer to them. She then grabs Larissa hand and

places it in mine, settling our joined hands on her lap and resting hers on top of ours. “Night, night, family,” she says, closing her eyes.

Careful not to wake them, I slide over

and wrap my arms around both of them. Once I have them where they are meant to be, I’m able to fall asleep.

Easton Monroe is indeed a good one. One who has already captured my heart.

And her mom, Larissa, I just want her. My heart wants her. My soul wants her. Every part of me wants her. I love my girls.

“Easton,” I say, reaching out and resting my hand against his chest. “We’re fine. She’s fine. She’s sick, but kids get sick.” “Not ours,” he says adamantly.

“I don’t know what I would do without you.” Kissing her temple, I whisper, “You’re never going to have to find out.”

I find her on her bed with her arms crossed and a scowl on her face. “What’s up, princess?” “Mommy yelled at me.”

“I know life with me won’t be easy. I have five or six years left before I won’t be able to play anymore. I know it’s a lot to ask, but I need you to take a leap of faith. Trust that we can do that. That we can be

a family. I want to be her daddy, and I want you to be my wife.”

“I’m gonna be Paisley Gray Monroe, and you’re gonna be Mommy Monroe,”