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“We’re not adding this to our services. I refuse to spend my days avoiding a man’s butthole,” Rachel states, making the laughter even louder.

“Ah, see. You don’t need me after all.”

“But we’ve got to test the wax.” Sienna pouts, aware that I can’t say no to her.

“Oh, for fuck’s sake,” I hiss.

“Yesss,” Savvy squeals as Sienna rushes off to get towels.

“Your man is going to love it,” Lessy tells me, excitement dancing in her eyes.

I stand in the corner of the guest room—my room—and watch as they get it all set up.

“Just so I can be sure, you’re all going to watch this?”

They all look at me as if I’ve grown an extra head.

“Yes,” Savvy, Rachel and Lessy all sing.

“I’ll stay head end. I don’t need to see my brother’s saggy balls.”

“Hey, they are not—” Sienna erupts with laughter. “I hate you,” I seethe.

47

COOPER

Cooper: Can I pick you up and take you home with me tonight?

Ican’t lie; I’ve actually had a really good night.

The restaurant Handsy chose was incredible, and the game we’ve been watching has been great, and I must admit, the company has been pretty awesome as well.

I can hardly remember when I last hung out with teammates outside of the arena like this. I know whenever it was that Kodie was there then, as well.

Things between us are still a little tense, but they’re a hell of a lot better than they have been.

Maybe, just maybe, once we air all our grievances, we could possibly call ourselves friends again.

But as fun as it’s been, I really want to go home and spend the rest of the evening with Garrett.

It’s a weird feeling. Before meeting him, all I ever wanted to do was go home and be alone.

“That was a good game, huh?” Fletch asks, having scooted closer since Linc has disappeared.

“Oh, yeah. It was good. We’re gonna have our work cut out when we take to their ice in a couple of weeks.”

My cell buzzes in my hand, and it takes every bit of self-control I possess to stop myself from looking at it.

“Nah, I’m not worried. We’re better than them.”

“Well, yeah. Of course,” I agree.

“So…how are things? Finding your feet here now?”

My mind instantly goes to Garrett and how my entire existence here has changed since allowing him into my life. “Yeah, I guess you could say that.”

“It’s great to have you out with us. We’re all stronger because of things like this.