BRAYDON'S POV
That moment when her smile lights up the whole room? Yeah… that’s when it hits you. Not just the usual cute stuff, but that deep, sinking feeling that you actually want to spend every second of your life with her.
And I’m not exaggerating when I say… I want to spend every second of my life with Katy.
I catch myself staring, and suddenly I can’t stop. She’s laughing softly at something I don’t even remember, and I feel like I’m seeing her for the first time.
“So… what are your plans for the future?” she asks, breaking through the fog and I blink, caught off guard. She’s slowly cutting into her caprese salad, and savoring each bite.
I swirl my wine in the glass, take a sip, and let out a slow breath.
“Umm… I wanna play in the NHL. I want to—”
My mind floods with everyth
