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“I know it.” I kiss her again, more softly this time. “I’m not gonna make you regret it, either, baby. I want you to know every second we’re together how much you mean to me.”

“Why do you love me, Ty?”

I pull her into my side. “Because you captured me from day one. I love your eyes, and your softness. I love your style and the way you’re softly spoken. You’ve no idea how beautiful you are, and your beautiful body. You don’t have an agenda, you are who you are.”

“That’s a lot.” She giggles.

I nudge her side. “Why do you love me?” It’s something I’ve never asked anyone before. In fact, even with my ex I don’t really recall us having a heart to heart like this after making love. I’ve barely made love to anyone in my life.

“Because you’re big and a little scary to look at, but you’re soft inside. You’re sexy, funny and smart. I love how you take care of the team and you’re a family guy.”

I grin in the darkness kissing the side of her head. “Big and scary?”

“Maybe a little. That monster of yours sure is!”

“You gonna make up a name for him?” I chuckle.

“Yes, Mr. Big! Though, I think monster is still quite fitting.”

I laugh, running a hand over my face. She fucking does wonders for my ego.

“Babe, you’ve no idea how fucking cute you are.”

“You seem to like my innocence too, Ty.”

“I love that about you. I like showing you things that are a little on the wild side. I like the fact there’s things you’ve never done, except with me.”

“And there’s still so much to explore.”

“You make me excited just thinking about it,” I admit. “But I think I need to sustain you first with some room service and that jacuzzi. Then maybe we can explore a little more?”

“You’re perfect,” she says, blinking up at me.

And I swallow because I know I’m far from that. I have a huge fucking secret hanging between us that won’t let up in my head. Do I ruin the moment and tell her now?

Or wait until we get back and I’ve confirmed everything with Stacey and wrapped my head around her pregnancy? And what the fuck am I going to do now I’m in love with another woman?

I need to think, but I want to enjoy these quiet moments we have before we have to head back to Seattle and face the music with her dad as well.

Next week is sure shaping up to be full on. I just hope it doesn’t turn into a shit storm.

CHAPTER 21

Cindy

The weekend goes by in more than a blur. I spend some time on Sunday uploading the photos I took from the charity game and sharing some Instagram posts from behind the scenes.

If only they knew what was really happening behind the scenes.

Tyler and I ordered room service after our romp session that night in the huge king bed and then took another soak in the tub with the jets on. We had sex again in the tub with me on top of him this time, and it was just as sensual and sexy. I know he’s being careful with me, and probably holding back the beast. Given the goods he has to offer a girl, I’m kinda relieved he’s being careful. It scared me at first, but he’s right when he says we fit just right. It feels so perfect with him.

I know there’s one major person in my life that won’t approve, but even that doesn’t weigh heavily on me anymore.

We will talk to my dad when we get back, and draw up something formal for the team’s committee and take it from there.

I send Susie a quick text on Sunday after we’ve been for a walk on the beach and a stroll down the Miami strip. We’re careful in public not to touch too much or share any sneaky kisses. It’s only back at the hotel when Tyler pulls my back to his front as we’re waiting to walk back into the hotel after a bus of tourists exit.

“Ty!” I giggle, pushing his hand away.

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