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My heart can’t take this. He makes me feel so secure in his love. I’m sad I don’t do the same for him.

I wrap my arms around his waist and look up into his beautiful green eyes. “Tanner is the father of my child. I will always have a relationship with him and will always care for him. You, Jett Jeffries, are the love of my life. I’m head over heels in love with you. I thought I loved Tanner until I found you. You give me so much more than he ever did. I can’t and won’t live without you.” I move to my tippy toes and kiss his big, soft lips. “You own my heart, body, and soul in a way he never did and never could. Please don’t ever doubt it again, my love.”

He nods as he brings his forehead to mine and holds me as close to him as he can. “I’m sorry. I came home to you dressed all sexy and on the phone with him, with a big smile on your face. Something snapped in me. I didn’t hurt you, did I?”

I subtly shake my head. “Once again, sofa. Ruined. And that smile was for you. Because I was so happy to see you. Because you looked like you were about to devour me, and I was excited for it.”

The dimple makes an appearance as he grins. “Ginny picked out that sofa. I never liked it. Can you help me pick out a new one? One you like.”

“Yes.” I kiss his chest before looking back up at him so our eyes meet. “No more doubting us ever again. Okay?”

He nods. “Okay.”

TWENTY-ONE

FALLON

We had an early morning practice today. Something weird happened with Kennedy in the training room afterward. I hope I’m wrong, but I think she might be pregnant. She was counting her birth control pills and then had a momentary freakout. I tried to calm her down, but she ran out of there before confirming anything.

Now I’m freaking out. I would almost rather I didn’t have this information. Jett knows we talk, but this is life-altering news. If it’s true, how do I keep it from him? I’d have to betray one of them. It’s a decision I don’t want to be forced to make.

I’m having lunch with Reggie at the hospital during her break before I pick up Harper from Tanner’s house. We used to eat lunch together nearly every day. I love my new job, but I also miss our time together.

She plops down at the table in the cafeteria with a huge Stanley water bottle. “Drinking on the job?” I joke.

She scrunches her face. “Nope, it’s water. Fucking lemon water. I’m trying to drink more of it for health and shit. It’s supposed to help with my cougar puberty. Why does drinking eight cups of water over the course of an entire day seem impossible, but four margaritas and four glasses of wine in two hours slide down like a fat lady at a waterpark?”

I burst out laughing. “Oh my god. That’s horrible…but also true. I don’t think I’ve ever been able to drink that much water in a day. Why is it so damn hard to drink a lot of it?”

She shrugs. “I don’t know, but it’s making me have to pee every ten minutes, as if I needed help in that department. Anyhoo, tell me about the amazing sex you’re having. My libido is in the crapper lately. Fucking menopause. Men get midlife crises where they buy fancy sports cars and fuck women half their age. We get dry vaginas and are repulsed by the thought of sex.”

I giggle. “Stop it. Sam isn’t doing any of that.”

“Yet. He’s not doing it yet. How long will he put up with my crazy ass? It’s like I see how crazy I’m acting and how mean I am, but I can’t seem to stop myself. I’m doing the best with the limited tools I have.”

“What tools do you think you have?” She always downplays how amazing she is.

She shrugs. “Food, alcohol, and Wi-Fi.”

I roll my eyes at her ridiculousness before grabbing her hand. “Maybe you should go see a doctor and get hormone supplements. I’ve read they can help a lot.”

She nods. “I think I might.” Her eyes tear. “I’m so horrible to the most wonderful man on the planet. It kills me.”

I lean across the table to hug her. “Oh, sweetie, this will pass. Sam loves you. He knows it’s just temporary. He’s not running away.”

She nods into my shoulder and croaks out, “I hope so.”

I rub her back. “Don’t think less of yourself. You’re honestly one of my favorite people in the world. Sam’s too. You’re so wonderful. You’re the total package.”

She sniffles. “I think my package got a little fucked up during shipping and handling.”

I shake my head. “Nope. It arrived in perfect condition. You’re an incredible woman. Your husband knows it. I promise.”

She nods as we continue to embrace. It’s rare for Reggie to get so emotional. I’m not sure I realized just how upset she’s been. I’m happy to be here for her in her time of need.

After she collects herself, she wipes her eyes. “Okay, pity party is over. Give me some horny details. Maybe it will stir something in my Vajara Desert.”

“Are you sure you want to hear this?” I ask, not wanting to make her feel bad.