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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“We should plan something fun tonight,” Hamilton states as he finishes running pomade-covered fingers through his long, curly hair. His eyes meet mine in the bathroom mirror.


“I’ll plan something,” I promise as I lay my head against his shoulder.


“I want to keep Liberty with me every moment I can,” he confesses. “I really don’t want to leave the two of you.” He places a kiss atop my head.


I turn to face him. “I know. But, time will fly.” I place my hands on his chest when he turns to face me. “You’ll FaceTime us each night if you don’t get in too late. Before you know it, 10 days will have passed, and we will be in Mesa to visit you.” I rise to my tiptoes and place a kiss on his lips. “Baseball is your job, and you love it. We’ll make it work; you’ll see,” I reassure him.


Hamilton brushes hair from my eyes. He leans his forehead to mine. “I love you. I wanted you in Chicago for so long, and now that you are here, I don’t want to leave you.”


Chapter 146: Madison