Page 89 of Hot Shot
And when we make it to my suite of rooms, to where fourteen-year-old me worked out what the way I felt about Blake meant, I take her hand and turn off the lights as I lead her to my room.
“I know the size isn’t ideal and we should probably head up to your room, but I want our first night to be here, in my bed.”
“Of course. Besides, if we haven’t got much space, that just means we’ll need to be closer.”
Palming her face, I tip her head back and meet her gaze. “I love you. Thank you for forgiving me. For letting me love you in the open.”
“There was nothing to forgive. I never really thought there was. I only wish I could have been there to love you through your darkest days.”
“You were.” I place a hand on my chest. “In here. You were always in here. Will always be in here.”
“I want to take your name.”
I bring my hand up and cover her lips. “No. Well, yes. But I have something else in mind, something I spoke to your mom and dad about earlier.”
When she tilts her head, her gaze urging me on, I explain.
“I think we should take each other’s last names. The same as Laura. Blake Cary Lattimer Watts and Branton Davis Lattimer Watts.”
“Oh, Bran.” Her eyes fill. “It’s perfect.”
“It feels right. Your parents agreed, thought it would be the perfect way to join us all together. When we get home, we’ll work out how to make it happen.”
“Before you sign the contracts.”
“What?”
“We need to do it before you sign with Drake or the Rogues. Today is the first real day of your new life. And Branton Davis Lattimer Watts has one hell of a bright future to look forward to.”
“He does. But before that…” Lifting her up, I toss her over my shoulder. “He’s got a wedding night to get to.”
Puck Bunny Promotions
Up to date bunny to wife announcements
Well, hockey fans, do we have a scoop for you today. Word on the street is that female hockey phenomenon Blake Watts has not only scored herself a team in the NHL, but she’s also hooked herself a hot shot, for the Baton Rouge Rogues AND herself.
Branton Lattimer has finally come out of hiding and will be hitting the ice again soon. This time for the Rogues. And that’s not all. Our source informs us that his name on the Rogues roster will read Branton Lattimer Watts.
And, bunnies, if you’re savvy and keeping up with all the gossip about this shiny new NHL team for promotion potential, you might have seen the Rogues coaching staff list got some updates too. Blake Lattimer Watts is listed as assistant coach.
We have no confirmation from either Blake, Branton, or the Rogues, but you can rest assured that we will be doing our best to find out the details of what looks like a secret marriage. The second for Lattimer.
Hopefully this one won’t end as tragically as the first.
Blake
We’re barely in Baton Rouge a full day when the first article comes out.
OnPuck Bunny Promotionsof all places.
Fuck, I really hate that blog.
At least I can be grateful they didn’t refer to me as a puck bunny. I’ll take the hockey phenomenon title with a smile.
And if I’m honest, the post isn’t that bad. I can do without the reference to Bran’s first marriage but it’s not like I can wipe it from existence even if that’s what we’d both prefer.
“Hey.”
