Beyond the Game (Out of Reach 2)

“It’s surreal,” I admit.

“We’re glad to have you as a part of the team.” He claps his hand down on my shoulder. “Come on, let me introduce you to the trainers,” he says. With one final look at my locker, I rush to catch up with him.

“We have a state-of-the-art training facility. When our players are injured in any way, we want to make sure they, you”—he grins—“receive the best care from our team of trainers and physicians to get you back on the field fully healed.”

“Come on in.” He pushes back on the door and allows me to step in ahead of him. “Ralph,” Drew calls out. “I’d like for you to meet Cameron Taylor. He’s a first baseman we just brought up. Cameron, this is Dr. Ralph Thomas, the team doctor.”

“It’s nice to meet you,” I greet the doctor, offering him my hand.

“Welcome,” Dr. Thomas replies. “Most of the training team is off today getting ready for our home game tomorrow. But we do have our newest member. Paisley!” he calls out.

My entire body is on alert. I can feel the way her hand felt in mine, and when I see her come around the corner, all I can think of is that she’s even more beautiful than I remember her being. My eyes trail her as she walks toward her boss. She hasn’t even seen me standing here.

“Paisley, I’d like to introduce you to—” Dr. Thomas starts, but the introduction isn’t necessary.

“Cameron,” she breathes.

“Paisley.” I smile at her. Reaching out, I take her hand and bring it to my lips. “It’s good to see you,” I murmur.

“What’s going on here?” Dr. Thomas asks.

“Ralph, it looks like you’re the last one to put it together.” Drew chuckles. “Cam here is the gentleman who Paisley was kissing on-screen a few weeks ago.”

“Uncle Drew,” Paisley hisses under her breath.

He ignores her. “Like I told Cameron, there are no rules against the two of you dating as long as it doesn’t interfere with my ball club. You two keep it professional, and we won’t have any issues.”

“We’re not dating. It was the kiss cam,” Paisley says, exasperated.

“We could be,” I chime in, keeping my eyes locked on her.

“I’m just saying.” Drew holds his hands up in surrender. “And you’re welcome. I told your dad to stay home today.”

“My dad?”

“Yep.” Drew winks at her. “Told him Cameron here was getting called up. He wanted to be here to… meet him.”

“Oh, God,” she groans and covers her face with her hands.

The sound goes straight to my cock.

“Cameron, there’s still some paperwork for us to fill out,” Drew says, not bothering to be the least bit affected by Paisley’s embarrassment.

“Paisley?” My voice is soft as I take a step toward her. I’m not letting her leave this time without a way to get ahold of her. Sure, we now both work for the Blaze, but that’s not enough. I need… more. “Can we grab lunch or dinner, maybe?” I ask her.

“I-I don’t think that’s such a good idea.”

“Come on. You have to eat.”

“I have a lot to do here before we leave tomorrow.”

I nod. “How about you give me your number, and I’ll check in with you later? See if things have changed?”

“Cameron.” She sighs. “We work together now.”

“And you heard Drew. As long as it’s not an issue for the club, it’s not an issue for him.”

“But it’s an issue for me.”