I looked at his capturing dark brown eyes. They were warm, comforting and loving. His long lashes touched his cheek as he closed his eyes and deeply sighed. When he opened them again, I slightly flinched back an inch away from him. His eyes were now troubled, sad and cold. "Piera, my love," he said smiling sadly. "No matter what happens, I'll always be there for you." He reached out and lightly touched my cheek. "It's us against the world, but I've got to let you go," his voice cracking at the end. Tears clouded my eyes and I quietly cried. He reached over to wipe them with his thumb. He slowly and softly kissed my lips. I slid my hands through his hair, while we were passionately kissing and crying at the same time. He slowly let go of me and I whimpered sadly. He looked straight into my eyes as if it's my soul and heart. "I love you, amore mia."
As Dallas and Drayton navigate life in the spotlight, Spencer is navigating intense feelings for Nathan - her best friend's brother.
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Dallas and Drayton are planning their wedding, talking babies and learning how to navigate life in LA now that Drayton is a hotshot football player in the big leagues. Meanwhile, Spencer and Nathan are back at home in Colorado, coming to terms with their feelings for one another and learning how to co-parent with Grayson, the father of Spencer's daughter. Will the realities of adult life strengthen them - or will their relationships break?
[Sequel to The QB Bad Boy and Me]
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