I looked around for my ray of sunshine as he made his way across the room with our drinks.
“They look really fucking happy,” he said, looking at them as he handed my drink to me.
Turning my gaze from him back to our teammate, I had to agree. “That they do.”
We sipped our cocktails as GQ approached Greer and Daredevil carrying two glasses of wine. The conversation around us was low enough that we could hear them.
“It’s good to see both of you happy. Makes me proud that I could play a part in that,” GQ grinned.
“Under different circumstances, I’d bust your balls for that GQ. But this time, I have to admit you were right.” Dare held out his hand to shake.
GQ was obviously proud of himself. “Can I get that in writing?”
“Maybe you should add matchmaking to the list of services you guys offer,” Dominick added. “Dreamboat’s the only one who isn’t partnered up now.”
Brent spit his drink out and started to cough. I patted him on the back, trying to keep the smirk off my face.
Daredevil snorted. “Yeah, we’ll see.”
Jesse looked at him like he already knew, then looked over to wink at me. Fucking hell.
It was amusing to watch this bunch together. They hovered around talking, and when one of the players put his hand on Greer’s shoulder, I leaned to Brent. “Who is that?”
“You don’t recognize him? Heisman Trophy winner Declan Miller? He’s the running back.”
I held up my hand. “Okay, super fan. I don’t memorize the roster. I’m from San Diego. Ask me about those guys.”
Brent rolled his eyes at me in faux disgust.
“How’s married life treating you?,” Declan asked Greer. “You know we’re all going to need this story, right, boss? We had no idea you swung our way.”
Declan grunted, then looked at the blond guy who had to be his husband. “Babe, why are you being mean to me?”
The guy sighed. “I swear to God we can’t take you anywhere. It’s none of our business.”
“Oh yes, it is,” Marcus added. I knew him. “We need the deets, boss man. We all thought you were sweet on Dr. Sanchez.”
Greer’s face turned red. “Um. Well. I do care for Eliana. Like a sister. She’s a good friend. Not like my sister, but a nice sister.”
Austin barked out a laugh, catching everyone by surprise. “All you gents need to know is I am a very lucky man.” He leaned down to kiss his new husband squarely on the mouth, making Greer’s cheeks heat again.
I’d been waiting for Brent to add his two cents' worth. “You aren’t getting out of the story, Dare. We all want to know what happened to send you two down the aisle within a week.”
He stepped forward and shook his hips like he did on the dance floor. “Bow chicka wow wow.”
Holy hell. I reached forward and wrapped my arm around his shoulders to pull him back to me. “Settle down, lover boy.”
“Oh, good!” Phantom added from across the room. “Your keeper is here.”
Everyone laughed as Brent flipped him off. And much to my happiness, he didn’t step out of my hold until it was time to sit down. The smile didn’t leave my face for a long damn time.
Later, when the strippers showed up, I knew exactly what he’d done.
CHAPTER 18
BRENT
When we left Bernardo’s,I wasn’t ready to call it a night. I needed something to clear my head, but I wasn’t quite sure what to do.
