Fast Break (Brooklyn Monarchs 1)

Jaclyn laughed and punched his arm. “Don’t be stupid. Your choosing to stay with the Monarchs and work for me rather than going to the Knicks proved you love me—all of me. In and out of the arena.”

Her words and the love in her eyes meant more to him than all of the trophies, honors and awards he’d ever earned. DeMarcus cleared his throat. “I can survive losing a lot of things, but I can’t lose you.”

Jaclyn lowered her hand to his shoulder. “We’re going to continue to butt heads over decisions with the team and with the franchise.”

“For a very long time.”

Jaclyn nodded. “But it’ll be worth it. And we’ll make it work. We’re both too stubborn to fail.”

“That’s because we’re both champions, and champions never give up.” DeMarcus lowered his mouth to Jaclyn’s soft lips. Victory had never tasted so sweet.