Batter Up

GWEN

Four years ago, a baseball player shattered my heart to chase his dreams.

Now, he was one of the top ball players in the nation.

I'd moved on. I found my path and I was going to stick to it.

That all changed when he started contacting me. When I didn't answer, he said he was coming for me.

Why now?

I ignored him until he came knocking on my door.

DEAN

We were in danger.

No, she was in danger. I needed to get to her, to protect her, even if she hated me.

Four years ago, I had no choice but to leave. I thought I was doing the right thing even though it killed me.

After all this time, I still wanted her.

I never stopped, but that didn't matter now. The only thing that mattered was her safety.

Fuck, I hoped I wasn't too late.