go around. They had the makings of a great relationship. One that could go the distance. It was actually surprising to Audrey how quickly she was falling for Peter. Almost like she was making up for the romance she'd been missing in her life. At night before bed, Audrey allowed herself to picture the future. She knew it was still early, but she just couldn't help herself. Being the dreamer that she was, Audrey imagined what their life could be like together. The family they could have. The joy that could be awaiting them. And Audrey couldn't wait to see what the future brought them next. The End.
High Heat
Chapter One
Audrey Maxwell had always loved baseball. The crack of the bat. The pop of a fastball hitting the back of a catchers mitt. The diving catches. The thrill of seeing a base stolen. And the joy of watching a home run fly over the fence. Audrey had grown up at the ballpark. Her father played minor league ball. So when she was younger, every day after school Audrey would join him in the clubhouse. She'd watch batting practice and get to know all the players. For Audrey, it seemed like life couldn't get any better. With an upbringing like that, it was no surprise when Audrey sought out a career in baseball when she grew up. But while Audrey's father never discouraged her from taking a job in the front office, he did warn her against mixing business with pleasure when it came to her dating life. Audrey didn't listen. She'd been attracted to ball players ever since her hormones kicked in. To be fair, Audrey's father came from a different perspective. He was a career minor leaguer. In ten years, he never made it to the big leagues. That took a big toll on his emotions. His pride took a big hit. And it was exactly that kind of emotional roller coaster that he wanted Audrey to be spared from. Also having been around so many baseball players, Audrey's father also realized what dogs some of them were. Audrey was the kind of woman that learned things the hard way though. Especially when it came to love. Audrey was a sucker for a handsome man with big muscles and a great swing--and it ended up costing her. So with her heart on the mend, Audrey tried to resist the thing that she was attracted to the most. Peter didn't make it easy. Working in the promotions department at the ballpark, you'd think Audrey would be far enough away from the field to stay out of trouble. But Audrey ended up catching the eye of "Mr. Reliable" in the halls. Peter was not a flashy player. He didn't live and die with the long ball like the power hitters did. Instead, Peter hit for average. He found ways to get on base. To manufacture runs. And come through in the clutch. That's why his teammates nicknamed him Mr. Reliable. Peter was also a genuinely nice guy in world where huge ego's ruled. Not to mention handsome as hell. Just watching Peter take batting practice was enough to make Audrey swoon. Looks aside though, Peter wasn't immune to the emotional roller coaster that Audrey's father had warned about. Peter had been hanging around the minors for five years without getting so much as a sniff of the big leagues. And it didn't look like Peter would get called up anytime soon. It was one thing to work hard and play hard. It was another thing to be an elite talent. Still, Peter wasn't about to give up on his dream of one day playing pro ball. It was that kind of tenacity that Audrey couldn't get enough of. But it was also Peter's tenacity in bed that she love. Peter always took care of Audrey's desire first. He always made sure she came. He took the time to pleasure every inch of her. And he made sure she always went to bed satisfied. There was something so raw about the way Peter made love. He transformed when he was between the sheets. It was phenomenal. On the field, Peter was Mr. Reliable, but in