They both have big goals. But will an unplanned baby derail their futures?

Madison craves so much more out of life. Counting down the days until she leaves for college, the eighteen-year-old dreamer is ready to escape her alcoholic mother and small-town nosiness. But wanting her first time to be with someone she trusts, she approaches her best guy friend with a sexy farewell proposition.

Hamilton’s excited for the next chapter. Drafted to MLB to start in the minor leagues, he treasures his one special night with his favorite girl as a fond send-off. And unwilling to let it become a final goodbye, he savors each word of their many texts and video calls to stay connected.

Her stomach dropping when she finds out she’s pregnant, Madison scrambles for a way to keep it secret from their tight-knit circle, continue her longed-for education, and not destroy her bestie’s promising baseball career. But though Hamilton is confused by her sudden distance, he discovers a desire for something deeper than friendship.

Will they open their hearts to each other, or will hard choices push them apart?

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Madison nods, fixing a water in the kitchen while chatting with Indie and McGee at her feet. 


“The guys let the dogs out an hour ago, so they are ready for bed,” I inform as I carry my sleeping daughter to her room. 


I turn on the small bedside lamp then pull back the blankets. Liberty barely stirs as I lay her on the bed. I contemplate waking her for the bathroom or covering her up as is. I decide her dress wouldn’t be comfortable sleepwear, so I gently lower the zipper and remove it. I unbuckle her black shoes and tug off her frilly socks. Pulling up the sheet and comforter, I tuck her in. My little girl looked like a princess tonight. 


Chapter 114: Hamilton