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He stole Dane’s breath. Dane stuffed his hands into Tanner’s back pockets. If he weren’t at the office, they’d be fucking by now.
Tanner broke the kiss. “Once I’m a coach, we’re getting married. I love you and I need a physician in my life for good. Who else will take care of me when my body goes to shit?”
“A physician.”
“I need you in my life. No questions.”
“I love you, too.” Dane didn’t have to wait. He’d marry Tanner right now if he could. “Should we shop for rings?”
“We should. A set of fancy ones and a pair of that squishy kind so I can wear mine while I’m on the field.” Tanner kissed him again. “I never thought I’d find my other half in Cedarwood. I thought this was another dead end. I’m glad I pressed on and drove the rest of the way to town. I can’t see myself anywhere else, with anyone but you. You’re mine.”
“Now we’ve got forever to enjoy each other.” Dane rested his forehead against Tanner’s. “Our forever.”
“Yes.” Tanner groaned. He brushed the bulge in his jeans against the one in Dane’s trousers. “I wish you were home. I’m going to have to do the walk of shame out of here with this hard-on.”
“I’ll need more time to compose myself before I meet with the next patient.” Dane settled on his desk again, but kept Tanner in the curve of his legs. “One question. You’re not worried about the coalition? Not any longer?”
“I hear they’ve got a new and bigger target. There’s a story going around that there’s a real celebrity living in the town of Cedarwood and this celeb is gay. If they can run him out of town, it’s a bigger deal than some mid-level ballplayer.” Tanner shrugged. “If I knew who he was, trust me, I’d let him know and tell him to get the hell out of this town. He’s got enough to worry about without the coalition getting involved.”
“True.”
“I’m heading out. I love you and I can’t wait for you to come home.” Tanner let go of him. “Oh, and I’ll be waiting for you…in your bed…naked…with the lube…” He winked. “Might even be watching a dirty movie, too.”
Dane shivered. Tanner knew him well. He’d never get through the rest of the afternoon this way. He suppressed a groan. “You’re mean.”
“Just making sure you know you’re mine.” Tanner kissed him once more then left the office.
Dane shook his head. Life with Tanner would never be boring. He had the stability, passion and love he’d always craved. Who knew he’d find his happiness with an athlete? At first sight, he hadn’t guessed Tanner was his forever, but now he knew the truth. Tanner was his for all time and he belonged to the baseball player.