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But, I don’t know . . . maybe I did.

Maybe deep down, I knew where this was going.

Maybe I wouldn’t have said yes if I didn’t know it.

Belle stares at me, mortified. “Oh, Addie. Everly said it’s not even like you married him for his money because she knowsyou’re a glamorous author. She assumed with the level of success you’ve already had, you wouldn’t need anything from Leo. I think she was joking and said something about always assuming if Leo got married, it would be to someone who liked his money as much as him because she likes to tease her brothers. You’ll get used to her. My kids speak sarcasm as their first language.”

“Oh...” I think back to that night, relief washing over me. “Well, thank you. But if you saw me writing in sweats that are three days past due for a wash and crazy hair, you’d know it’s anything but glamorous.”

Her eyes narrow. “Do you know Leo’s aunt is a romance author too?”

“No. Really? He never mentioned it.” I wonder why he didn’t.

It’s not exactly a common thing.

“We should all do lunch one day. I’m sure Natty would love that.”

I smile, and something Caitlin said on Christmas clicks. “Wait... Natalie Ryan? Lilah and Noah’s mom?”

Belles nods. “You met Lilah and Noah?”

“I did. I’m good friends with Caitlin Beneventi, and we volunteered at the soup kitchen on Christmas. At the time, I hadn’t even realized how everyone was related. Your family is pretty big.” My head hurts, just thinking about all the connections.

“Well it’s your family now too, Addie.”

And damn, if that realization doesn’t blow my mind.

Holy Hat Trick, Revolution fans! Leo Sinclair is one of only a handful of Revolution players to score hat tricks in two separate games during one season, and both just so happen to have come after he put a ring on it. Am I spotting a trend? Is this something the rest of our favorite puck pack members should consider to help improve their games? Because Number Ten is on FIRE.

#KroydonKronicles #HolyHatTrick #PutARingOnIt

LEO

Hunter

Great game last night.

Leo

Thanks, man.

Hunter

I’ll be at your home game next week. I’ve got a few new sponsorship opportunities to discuss.

Any news on the Dryson front?

Leo

Not yet, but they’ve only got about five days left before they have to either give her the money or file for some kind of injunction. My money is on an injunction. There’s no way that family is giving Addie that money without a fight.

Hunter

And Dryson has been quiet?

Leo

Father and son both have. But I haven’t let my guard down. Something’s coming, man. I know it.

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