“Rocky Top Wine is sensational, but it tastes better from her lips.”

It looked amazing, and Fallon couldn’t wait to see it hung along the walls of the arena and all through Nashville. Lucas squeezed Fallon’s hand and she glanced over to see him grinning at her. “Looks amazing babe, I’m proud of you,” he said. Tears sprang to her eyes from the overwhelming feeling of accomplishment and Lucas’ loving words. Lucas then leaned over and kissed her cheek softly before grinning down at her.

As they walked closer to the where the party was in full swing, each of the 10 pictures stood large in different spots along the outside of the party. Black and orange adorned every surface of the arena. Since it was a tie in, Grace suggested that they used black and orange. A color from each party, and Fallon couldn’t agree more. It looked a little Halloween-ish but it worked, and the way Grace had done it made it look classy. Fallon couldn’t wait to find Grace and thank her. She had done an outstanding job.

Fallon saw everyone from the company and a lot of the guys from the team. Elli had made it a mandatory party since the guys were leaving out Sunday for their first game of the playoffs against the Minnesota Wild. It was the Assassins last hurrah before things became serious. As Lucas and Fallon walked hand in hand through the party, Lucas would stop and shake hands with someone before introducing Fallon to them. Fallon did the same thing with her co-workers and it felt nice to have someone on her arm. She felt amazing and was beyond proud of herself for how the campaign had come out, but she couldn’t take full credit.

When Elli came into view, a large smile formed on Fallon’s face. The campaign would have never happened if it wasn’t for Elli, and Fallon would be eternally grateful to her. Elli looked amazing in a short burgundy Dolce & Gabbana baby-doll dress. She wore black tights and amazing sparkly silver platform heels. Her hair was in a pretty bun with a braid wrapped around the base. Shea stood beside her in a nice tailored gray suit with a burgundy tie. His hair was done nicely to the side, and Fallon couldn’t help but notice the burgundy Chuck Taylors he wore. Shea’s arm was wrapped tight around Elli’s waist, his hand resting against her swollen middle. Love radiated from them, and when Shea leaned over to kiss Elli’s nose, Fallon melted inside.

Shea was a dream.

“I see you eyeing Adler, and I don’t like it,” Lucas whispered in her ear.

Fallon giggled as she elbowed him softly in the gut. “I am not, they’re just so in love with each other.”

Lucas nodded as he glanced over towards them. “Yeah, they are,” he said. Fallon looked up at him as he brought her hand to his lips. “I want you to meet someone before we head over there.”

Fallon smiled. “Okay.”

Lucas directed her towards a younger-looking guy that stood alone by the refreshment table. He was extremely tall and completely gorgeous. He had long blonde hair that dusted the top of his shoulders; his eyes were the brightest blue Fallon had ever seen. They were almost like ice, and when he pinned Fallon with them, she felt like he was looking into her soul. He was so sweet-looking, and man he was pretty! Lucas reached up and cupped the guy on the shoulder before grinning down at Fallon.

“Tate Odder, this is my girlfriend, Fallon Parker. Fallon this is Tate, he’s our new goalie. He doesn’t speak a lick of English, but he’s a good kid.”

Tate reached his hand out, taking Fallon’s before bringing it to his lips and kissing the back of her hand. “Nice, to, meet you,” he said before flashing her a killer smile. Fallon noticed that he had a gap between his two front teeth and her heart stopped.

He was a doll baby!

“Oh aren’t you too cute for words! I could just pinch your cheeks! It’s so nice to meet you too,” Fallon gushed. Tate grinned down at her while Lucas glared over at her. Fallon giggled before reaching up and pinching his cheek, she had to! He was a sweetie! “How old are you?” she asked, since he looked like he was 10.

“Twenty.”

“Aww, you’re a baby! Lucas you need to keep an eye on him, he is just so sweet.”

The grin remained on Tate’s face as Lucas shook his head. “I’ll catch up with you later Tate, come on Fal,” Lucas said pulling her away, “Thank God, he doesn’t know much English. Damn Fal, you just emasculated him!”

“I did not!” Fallon denied as she looked over at him. “He’s a doll baby, so sweet.”

“Gosh, he’s a man, treat him like one,” Lucas said with a shake of his head.

“Well excuse me,” Fallon laughed as they made their way to Elli and Shea, “I thought he was cute.”

“You treated him the way you treat Aiden. He’s a man, not a boy.”

“Whatever,” Fallon laughed. She didn’t think she was that bad and if she was, she would apologize later. She couldn’t help herself though, he was such a sweetie. He looked like one of those guys you have to love and take care of. Maybe it was her momma bear ways but Tate was just too sweet.

When they reached Elli and Shea, a large smile formed on Fallon’s face before she wrapped Elli up in a hug.

“Hey girl!” Elli gushed as they parted. “Pictures look awesome, huh?”

“Amazing! I love it,” Fallon gushed. “Hey Shea.”

“Hey, you look beautiful,” he said with a grin as Elli leaned over, kissing Lucas’ cheek.

“Thanks,” Fallon said sweetly.