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Jesse grinned. “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.”
Austin snorted, evidently choosing to keep his mouth shut about what we’d walked in on a couple of days ago. “Yeah, we’ll see.”
Jesse looked at him like he already knew.
A big hand landed on my shoulder, drawing my attention away. “How’s married life treating you? You know we’re all going to need this story, right, boss?” Declan Miller grinned. “We had no idea you swung our way.”
Declan grunted, then looked at his husband. “Babe, why are you being mean to me?”
Callum sighed. “I swear to God we can’t take you anywhere. It’s none of our business.”
“Oh yes, it is,” Marcus added. “We need the deets, boss man. We all thought you were sweet of Dr. Sanchez.”
My face heated as I laughed and rubbed the back of my neck. “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. They looked at him as if happiness was a new concept for him. And maybe it was.
“All you gents need to know is I am a very lucky man.” He leaned down to kiss me squarely on the mouth, making my cheeks heat again.
Dreamboat snorted. “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 shook his hips and did a stupid little dance. “Bow chick wow wow.”
A strong arm grabbed him around the neck and pulled him back. “Settle down, lover boy.”
“Oh, good!” Phantom added. “Your keeper is here. ”
Everyone laughed as Dreamboat flipped him off. And it escaped no one that he didn’t pull out of the Commander’s hold. He just seemed to settle in there.
As we mingled, I became more comfortable with this new dynamic. Preston and Nick congratulated us and invited us to come to San Diego.
“You should come down and visit. We live right on the beach. Our guest house is open any time you want it,” Preston said. “Especially when the Pirates play the Sunrays. I want to sit with you guys. My husband can pull for his bestie by himself.”
Nick rolled his eyes. “Evan is not my bestie. At least not anymore. You are you handsome hunk of man meat.” The sarcasm was clear in his tone.
“That’s right, baby,” he said, hugging him close. “Don’t you forget it.”
I smiled. “And who is Evan? Do we know him?”
Nick grinned. “He’s the Sunray’s equivalent to Greg Foster. And my ex.”
Preston growled, making us laugh.
“Here asshole,” Alejandro said, “drink this.” He handed his best friend a shot glass before turning to congratulate us.
“I’m happy for you, man.” He extended his hand and pulled me in for a hug. “I’m sure Eliana would be too. She’s working tonight, or she’d be here.”
I smiled, thinking about my friend. “Thank you. And congratulations on your own marriage. Both you and Preston got yourselves wonderful partners.”
Preston passed the shot glass off to Alejandro. “Greer, did I ever tell you what these assholes did to my beloved Fireball?”
I smiled. “Don’t think you did.”
“That’s enough, big guy. Let’s not monopolize Austin and Greer. Come on,” Nick coaxed, pulling him away.
Alejandro smiled. “He’s a lightweight. We gotta get some food in him.”
When everyone finally took their seats around the table, my quarterback and former linebacker sat across from us. Alex and Jackson had been with me since the first season the Pirates started playing. These two held a special place in my heart. That’s why I’d offered Jackson the scouting position after he brought us Dominick.
