Bonds_A Royal States Novel by Susan Copperfield

Author:Susan Copperfield [Copperfield, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B07QXHWWMX
Publisher: Pen & Page Publishing
Published: 2019-07-16T00:00:00+00:00

I learned one important lesson about Melody: when presented with a baseball bat and a chance to swing it, she became a vicious woman on a mission to prove she could stand equal to any man—even professional baseball players. Dressed in her jersey and shorts, a hard helmet crammed over her hair, she faced off against the pitcher while I watched in a state of amazement and horror.

To make certain I wasn’t smacked with a stray ball, I stood off to the side with Melody’s agents while Sparrow and Mr. Asshole lounged at my feet, content to sunbathe.

I knew just enough about baseball to understand the pitcher could throw that hard little ball at over a hundred miles per hour if he wanted to. The pitcher, who Melody declared was Danny and greeted with a squeal and a hug, readied himself at the mound.

Part of me wanted to watch every moment, convinced the princess would be smacked in the head with a fastball, but some questions had to be asked. Turning to Kevin, I whispered, “Isn’t this dangerous?”

“Danny’s from an elite family, one of the best pitchers in the league, and has known Melody since she was little. They’re friends. He’s been tossing balls for her since she was old enough to hold a bat. He’s three years older than her, and one of the few who would take her love of baseball seriously.”

I recognized a battle I couldn’t win. “If I stick around, I’m going to have to learn how to throw a ball, aren’t I?”

Both of Melody’s agents blinked and stared at me.

Liam recovered first and coughed, probably to cover a laugh. “She’ll appreciate that, and she’ll even forgive your inability to pitch properly.”

“What is pitching properly?”

Both agents pointed at Danny, who wound up and threw the ball. With a resounding crack, Melody sent the ball flying right back at her friend, who spat a curse and caught it before it could smack him in the face.

I made a mental note never to make fun of baseball players ever again.

Melody huffed, tapped her bat to her shoulder, and glared at Danny. “That’s so rude.”

“Catching a ball so it doesn’t hit me in the face is not rude,” the pitcher replied with a chuckle. “Your friend looks slightly terrified.”

“He doesn’t like sports. I’m working on converting him to the religions of baseball and hockey.”

Danny regarded me with an arched brow. “He doesn’t look like the baseball type. He looks like a lightweight bodybuilder. Also, I wasn’t aware you were into bodybuilders.”

Me? A bodybuilder? I matched his expression. “Search and rescue diver, actually.”

The pitcher laughed. “All right. A swimmer who can probably lift me over your head. That’s fair. Melody, introduce us.”

“He’s Jack, and he’s the bloke who bailed France out when the tanker went down.”

“That’s the waveweaver powerhouse?” Danny once again looked me over. “Damn. It’s rare I’m outclassed. Ever pitch before?”

I shook my head.

“The closest he’s come to playing ball is bowling, Danny. I need you to lead him to the light.

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