Logan sets me down. “Later.” He nods to the press behind us. “Go enjoy your moment. I’m not going anywhere.”
That’s the best thing I’ve heard all day.
ChapterTwenty-Nine
LOGAN
The tick of the clock is the only thing echoing in the empty suite. It reminds me of being at home in Dixon, in the fancier suites we have at the ranch.
The small loveseat I’m sitting on faces the stone fireplace. A large bed takes up most of the room. The real focal point is the view out the windows overlooking the mountain. Night skiers are coming down in droves now that the snow has stopped.
After getting here at the last minute, I’m glad they had this room available. I had to shell out some serious cash for it.
I guess that’s something I should probably start paying attention to. Now that the NFL money won’t be coming in…
That realization doesn’t hit me as hard as I thought it would. Because right now, there are more important things. Like the person now knocking at the door.
The leather of the sofa creaks as I jump to my feet.
Fuck. Audrey is even more stunning now than the day I met her all those years ago.
Her face is clear of any makeup. Her hair, still wet, hangs down her shoulders. She’s casual in leggings and an oversized Mountain Lions sweatshirt. One I gave her years ago.
“Thought you would’ve gotten rid of this by now.” I finger the worn gray material.
“This old thing?” She shrugs a shoulder as she pushes me back, stepping into the room. “Couldn’t seem to ever part with it.”
The lights are low as night has begun to blanket the Canadian Rockies. With the fire behind her, Audrey looks like an angel.
One I’m still not sure I deserve.
“What are you doing here?”
Closing the door, I saunter toward her. The loveseat in front of the fire is just big enough for the two of us.
“I thought it was kind of obvious.”
Dropping onto the small couch, I pull her down next to me.
“Everything happened so fast with me leaving and—”
I cut her off. “Can we take a minute to celebrate the fact that you qualified for the Olympics? Again?”
Her smile could light up the entire world. I knew her fears. Hell, I lived them. Seeing her kick ass out there today was incredible.
“I can’t believe it.” Her hands press into her cheeks. “It doesn’t feel real.”
I pull her onto my lap. “I am so fucking proud of you.”
Tears well in her eyes. “You’re here.”
“Audrey, I—”
Her lips cut me off in the sweetest of kisses. I don’t know how I ever lived without this woman. I was kidding myself when I told myself I was doing the right thing by setting her free.
Turns out we both need each other to breathe.
“Tell me what happened.” Audrey pulls away, but still stays close.
