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Hope bloomed. Was Abbey’s mother letting up? Abbey squeezed his hand.
“Of course I will, Mom. I’ll call or email every day. I promise,” Abbey said. And he’d make sure she did. He’d prove to them he was trustworthy. He’d show them he could take good care of their little girl.
“If you’ll allow me, I’d like to fly all of you out for weekend games, so we can spend time together as a family. And don’t forget, there will also be home games,” Darren offered.
“Thank you, that’s generous of you,” Abbey’s father said.
Abbey’s mother stood, wiping tears from her face. “Well go on and get packed. I’m guessing you need to get back to Luke’s so you can head out first thing in the morning. You always intended on going, didn’t you?”
Luke’s heart sank. He was close to telling Abbey to forget it and stay home. He didn’t want to cause her mother this much pain.
Abbey went to her mother and held her tight. Darren offered Luke a warm smile and a reassuring nod.
“I was, but I’m glad you understand why I want to go. And it’s for less than two months, and we’ll see each other along the way.” Abbey turned to him and smiled bright.
It was at that moment he knew. He’d fallen. Things would never be the same.
“Would you help me pick out what you think I’ll need? I’ll head upstairs.” He heard Abbey race upstairs with Cassie following right on her heels.
Luke hugged a weepy Mrs. Jayne tight and grinned at Mr. Jayne. Abbey’s father didn’t appear upset, and Luke was grateful. “Thank you, Mrs. Jayne. I promise to take good care of her while we’re on the road. And you’ll see, you’ll be a baseball fan by the time Abbey starts classes.”
He felt her chuckle, and he sighed with relief. She playfully shoved at him. “Go on and help her pack, Luke, or you’ll be here all night.”
Luke quickly kissed her cheek and headed up the stairs.
Noticing the family photos along the way, he took his time. His heart swelled glancing over all the pictures of Abbey at various stages of her life. He knew he was getting ahead of himself, but he couldn’t help imagining their own kids. They’d have blond hair, blue eyes, and most likely the Stryker dimples.
His dick got hard at the thought of Abbey pregnant with his kid.Shit.He’d just smoothed things over with Abbey’s mother. Getting her pregnantbeforehe married her wouldn’t go over well.Keep it together, man.
“Luke!” Abbey called out.
He raced up the stairs and followed her panicked voice. It looked as if her closet had exploded all over her bedroom and she was nearly in tears. Cassie had her arms around Abbey, seemingly trying to calm her down.
Cassie stepped aside, and he took her place. He held Abbey close, rocking her back and forth. “I don’t know what to bring.” she whispered.
He kissed the top of her head, inhaling her cherry blossom scent.Home.That’s what she was to him. Home. “Don’t worry, princess. I’ll help you.”
“Cassie, when we bring your folks to games, I’d like you and Jake to come, too. So we can all visit as a family. And see if you can find out when Heath’s on leave. Maybe he can come, too,” Luke suggested.
“We’ll do our best. I’ll leave you guys to it.” Cassie kissed him on the cheek and left the room, giving them their privacy.
“You don’t really need panties and bras, as far as I’m concerned,” Luke said waggling his eyebrows.
Abbey rolled her eyes and half-heartedly shoved him aside. He chuckled at his woman. She’d be all right. Abbey would only need the essentials and possibly a couple of dresses. He’d pick up anything else while they were on the road.
His body hummed with anticipation for the adventure of a lifetime that would begin the following morning.
