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 pull into the hotel shortly before six. I’m slow to step from the vehicle, and I take a moment to stretch my aching muscles. It feels more like I ran a half-marathon than rode in an SUV all day. Hamilton keenly watches my every movement and subsequent expressions.


“I’m okay,” I promise. “Just spent too many hours in the car today.”


“Let’s get checked in so you can relax a bit before the rehearsal dinner.” Hamilton guides me with a firm hand on the small of my back. With his other hand, he rolls our luggage behind us.


I stand in line at the reception desk while another family checks in. A ping signals the opening of the elevator doors; with loud conversation, Savannah and Lincoln’s families spill out.


Savannah quickly spots me. I wave, and she scurries in my direction, wrapping me in a tight embrace.


“Savannah, you’re squeezing my bladder.” I beg for her to let up.


Chapter 148: Madison