Page 111 of Play It Sinful

“You’re my half-sister, and Sean is…” I can’t bring myself to say it.

“Notyour brother,” Kenzie finishes the sentence for me.

“Wait. But you just said…”

“He’s not your brother. It turns out, our mother also had an affair, and Sean is the result. No one knows the meaning of being faithful, I guess.”

“You don’t seem upset about it.”

“I’ve had two weeks to unpack it, but honestly, I wasn’t upset.” She walks over and takes my hand. “I’ve always considered you my sister, and finding out we’re actually related was awesome. Also, now there isn’t anything standing in the way of your and Sean’s happiness.”

I blink fast while my heart soars. But common sense prevails. I can’t ignore the fact that Sean lied to me. Just because our relationship isn’t illegal doesn’t mean it’s salvageable. Some cuts are just too deep.

“You look stunned. Say something.”

“Of course I’m stunned. This is a lot to process.”

Chris is my father, and my mother never told me. I feel betrayed. If they had come clean from the start, things could have been so different. I wish they were here so I could yell at them. But as angry as I am with them, part of me is glad they never told us the truth. If I had known, I’d never have gotten involved with Sean in the first place. Despite all the heartache our relationship caused, I don’t regret it. I wouldn’t trade the memories we have together for anything in the world.

“But are you happy to know we’re real sisters?” Kenzie asks in a small voice.

I smile. “Of course I am. You’ve always been my sister in my heart. Now it’s official.”

She exhales loudly. “Thank God.”

I’m happy but then I remember Mom’s betrayal. “I can’t believe my mother never told me Chris was my father.”

“It was a shitty thing to do, no doubt. But I could tell remorse was eating her and my, I mean,ourdad alive.”

“It’s probably for the best you were the one who told me the truth, not them or Sean.”

“They knew what they were doing when they asked Sean to keep his mouth shut until you were out of the hospital. I think they’re terrified of your wrath.” She laughs.

I picture Chris being terrified of little old me and snort. “They should be.”

Kenzie’s eyes spark with glee. “Oh, can I please be present when you bring the house down on them?”

I narrow my eyes. “You’re enjoying seeing your dad in trouble, aren’t you?”

“He’s your dad too, and yes, I am. Now, let’s get you ready for your party. Once I’m done, no one will ever know you were almost killed by Bambi.”

“More likely Bambi’s mother.” My eyes widen as the realization hits me. “Oh my God. I killed Bambi’s mom. I’m the monster in his story.”

Kenzie laughs. “Shut up. You’re not the monster. If anything, she’s the bitch for standing in the middle of the road like a dumbass. If she wasn’t already deer pate, I’d kill her myself for almost taking you away from me.”

I chuckle, and it hurts my ribs. “Ouch, stop being funny. I can’t afford to laugh, woman.”

“Sorry. Shit. That means you can’t have sexy times either.”

My face becomes as hot as lava in zero point two seconds. “Kenzie!”

“What?” Her brows arch. “You’re getting back together with my stupid brother, right?”

My heart flutters with the possibility, but I squash its excitement. “I don’t know, but that’s not the point.”

She rolls her eyes. “Jesus, it isn’t like I haven’t caught you in the act before.”

I cover my face. “Don’t remind me.”

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