want you to go with me, Keira. But I don't want you to sacrifice anything for me."
"I don't want to do that, either. I want to be a little selfish, Dante."
"You deserve to be selfish. You've been taking care of your mom for years. It's your time, Keira. Look, I've been thinking, too. I'm up for a new contract at the end of this season. If we need to be somewhere that's better for you—LA, New York, anywhere—I can make a move to a team in a location that works for both of us."
She was surprised by his words. "Really? You'd do that?"
"In a second. Since I got injured, I've been terrified that I'd have to figure out a life without baseball, and I couldn't see one. Baseball became my happy place after my mom died, and I didn't think that happy place could be anywhere else, but I was wrong. Last night, when I held you in my arms while you slept, I felt happier than I've ever felt before. I can live anywhere, and I can do anything, as long as you're with me."
Her eyes teared up at his words. "That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me."
"I mean every word, Keira."
"Being with you, Dante, has also given me some of my happiest moments. I think you're my happy place, too."
"Then let's keep the happy train going." He gently swept a tear off her cheek. "I found something real with you, Keira. I can't let you go."
"I'm not going to let you go, either. I've never been to Miami, but it sounds like a fun city. I bet you have a fancy apartment."
He gave her a grin. "I do. I also have a boat."
"Seriously? You never mentioned that, not even when we were on Adam's boat, although you did seem very comfortable on it."
"It didn't come up."
"Because you didn't bring it up. You didn't want to brag. I've always thought you were down-to-earth for being a superstar."
"Speaking of celebrity, I can't promise that photographers won't be following us around at times or that there won't be more made-up stories about us."
"I don't care about that. The world can think what they want. As long as you and I are honest with each other, I'm good."
He shook his head in bemusement. "I'm so used to being around people who care very much what the world thinks. You're one of a kind."
"So are you."
"This is going to be good, Keira. You and me. I want a forever deal, by the way, nothing short-term. I don't commit to much, but when I do, I give it everything I have."
"So do I. And I want to give you everything that I have." Her heart ached with love. "Can we start on forever now?"
"Absolutely." He wrapped his arms around her, and she opened her mouth to his hot, sexy kiss.
Epilogue
The dressing room at the church was filled with beautiful women, but the prettiest one of all was the red-haired bride with the pale skin and the smattering of freckles on her face and shoulders. Keira smiled at Hannah as they gazed at each other in the mirror. Hannah's off-the-shoulder dress clung to her bust and fell in a soft drape of silk and lace to the ground.
"We look amazing," Hannah said.
"I agree." Her bridesmaid's dress was a bold blue that was short and sexy and could definitely be worn again, as long as she made sure none of the four other bridesmaids were wearing the same dress at the same time.
"Let's get a photo with everyone," Hannah said, holding up the phone in her hand. "A selfie. Everyone squeeze in."
"Isn't there a photographer around here somewhere?" Gianna asked.
"I want one that's just us, as we are," Hannah replied as the other women crowded around, and she took the group photo. Then she turned around to face them. "You are all my best friends and having you here with me today makes it so much more special. I was never sure I'd actually get married, but here I am, marrying a guy I spent a lot of time hating."
"Sometimes you can't get out of your own way," she teased.
"Look who's talking," Hannah said pointedly.
"True, but I'm working on that." She cleared her throat as her gaze swept the group. "I told Hannah this last night, and she insisted I tell you all today, so since we have a few minutes, I'm just going to say it now. I'm in love with Dante."
"Oh,