Page 66 of Nights at Seaside
“We were wondering if you’d mind if we came by the club to watch you train,” Grayson said with hopeful eyes. “We’d love to check it out sometime.”
“Would I mind? I’d welcome it. Do you want to come down one day next week? My coach is bringing in a heavyweight for me to spar with to get ready for my title fight. I’ll let you know when.”
“Definitely. Whaddaya say, Blue?” Grayson asked.
“Hey, I’m there,” Blue said. “Maybe we can even get Sky to go. If we’re all there, she might be willing to give it another try.”
“Maybe, but I don’t want to push her. It’s okay if she doesn’t want to watch. I get it,” Sawyer said.
“Sky would go if Jenna and the girls went,” Pete said.
“Bella wants to see your friend’s sister fight,” Caden added. “I’m sure she can talk the girls into going.”
“I still can’t believe you’re dating my sister,” Grayson said. “She hates fighting, and here she is, dating a champ.”
“I’m one lucky guy. Lucky she’s willing to lookpastmy career.” Sawyer watched Sky as she turned toward him again. The embers of the fire cast an orange glow on her legs as she circled the fire with a seductive look in her eyes.
“I’d also like to hear the songs you’ve written,” Kurt said.
“I’m playing at Sky’s grand opening. Will you be there?” He reached for Sky’s hand, wondering if her brother and friends could feel the emotions pouring off of her and see the look of wanting in her eyes.
“As long as Leanna’s feeling okay, we will,” Kurt said, his eyes trained on his wife.
“Is Leanna okay?” Sky asked Kurt. “She doesn’t seem like her perky self tonight.”
Kurt’s brows drew together. “She’s been feeling a little off lately. I think she’s working too hard. In fact, I’d better see if she wants to call it a night and head back to our other house. She’s working early tomorrow to fill those big orders that came in.” He rose and held a hand out to Sawyer. “We’ll see you at your sparring match.”
Sawyer shook his hand. “Absolutely.”
“Sparring match?” Sky asked.
“They want to watch me train, so I invited them to watch me spar. You’re welcome to come, but don’t feel any pressure to. I know you don’t like to watch me fight.”
“Actually, I was just telling the girls that I want to watch you train again.”
“Sky, you don’t have to do that,” he assured her.
“I want to support you. It might take me a few baby steps before your big fight, but I want to cheer you on, and I think Bella talked me into at least letting Jana show me a few self-defense moves later in the fall after Bella’s baby is born. She seems to think it’ll help me understand what you do.” She stepped in closer. “No promises, but I’m willing to try.”
His heart swelled. “Sky…” He pulled her against him and closed his eyes, unable to believe she would make such a big concession for him. “Thank you.”
“Hey, gang, I’m calling it a night,” Caden said. Pete followed him over toward the grill.
“Come on, Blue, let’s give them some privacy.” Grayson pulled Blue up to his feet. “If we leave now, we might get lucky at the Beachcomber.”
“Ugh. Grayson,” Sky chided him. “I don’t want to hear about you trying to get lucky.”
Grayson laughed. “Then don’t listen. Besides, Hunter’s been there for hours. He’s probably already scared all the hot girls away.” He swatted Sawyer on the back. “We’ll see you at your sparring match, if not before. Take care of my sister.”
“Hey, you smack him on the back, but you don’t hug me or anything?” Sky pulled Grayson into a hug, then reached for Blue and did the same. “I miss hanging out with you. Don’t let my brother turn you into a manwhore.”
“I miss you, too, and Grayson’s not a manwhore,” Blue said with a smile. “He just believes in sharing the love.”
Grayson flashed a devilish grin. “And the lust, and the—”
Sky held her hand up and silenced him. “Don’t say another word. TMI!”
Sawyer laughed, and when her brother and Blue moved away to say good night to the others, he pulled her in close again. “Did you have fun tonight?”
