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Cupping her cheeks, I rest my forehead against hers. “No one has ever stood up for me. That was beautiful, Ave.”

“What?” She rears back, frowning.

I press my lips to hers. “It was hot, you being viciousfor melike that.”

Lips curling, she huffs a breath. “Really?”

“Yeah. You’re unbelievably attractive when you yell at me. But fuck, yelling at others for me? That’s a whole new level of sexy.”

She giggles. “You’re a little insane. You know that, right?”

Lips pressed together, I nod. “Stupidly so when it comes to you.”

She brushes her mouth over mine, the kiss soft and far too short. “I know we started in a strange way, but I’m really glad I’m your wife. Proud, even.”

Warmth floods me as I drink her in. Damn, I think I believe her. “Good, because you aren’t getting rid of me.”

With a grin, she pushes her pinky between us. “Pinky promise?”

TEXT MESSAGES FROM TYLER’S AND AVA’S PHONES

War: Hall, you going to chicken out again or are you ready?

Brooks: Is there a reason I need to be on this chat?

Aiden: I want to come.

Brooks: That’s so weird, bro. Like so ducking weird.

War: there’s no kids around. You can say duck.

War: Duck.

War: FUCK.

Aiden: Dammit! One more, and I coulda said goose!

War: Hall?

Aiden:

Dad: Can we set aside some timeto talk?

Tyler: Unless you want to apologize to my wife for what happened on my birthday, I’ve got nothing to say.

Dad: Like I said, I think we should talk.

Ava: Hi. Sis. Sorry I’ve been so distant lately. Life has been ridiculously busy. I don’t remember if I told you, but I’m dancing again. It’s bringing back all sorts of memories. Especially seeing Josie in her leotard with her friends. Remember the year our recital was mermaid themed? I’m pretty sure that was my favorite. Scarlett is too little, but next year, I’m totally signing her up so I can get pictures of them dancing together like we did. I miss you. Love you always.

Hannah: Did you know that a man can have an orgasm without coming?

Ava: I feel I missed the first part of this conversation.

Sara: Or dinner. Buy a girl a drink before you talk sex.

Lennox: Not me, pookie. I’ll talk dirty with you any time.

Millie: Hey! I think I was accidentally added to this chat.

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