Page 135 of Hot Cops

She wrapped her hands around his neck as he cupped her face between his hands. The kiss might have lasted longer if they weren’t interrupted.

“Jesus. Are you two still playing that damn game?”

She and Landon turned to face her father.

Sunnie giggled as Landon cleared his throat. Finn was standing directly behind their dad, arms crossed, grinning.

“Oh for pity’s sake, sugar. You know they were never pretending.” Mom pushed her way by Dad, reaching for Landon to pull him in for a hug.

Dad smirked. “Finally admitting it, Sunnie?”

She nodded.

“I knew it was going to take a special guy to get my headstrong girl to fall in love.”

Sunnie rolled her eyes when Dad shook Landon’s hand, acting like he’d just saved half a dozen kids from a fire.

“No more pretending?” Dad asked.

“No, sir,” Landon said.

“I think it’s perfect,” her mom sighed.

Dad looked from her to Landon, then back at her. “Landon, huh?” he asked with a grin.

“Oh my God. Seriously, you two. Can we please not make this into a big thing? Landon and I are just dating.”

Landon wrapped his arm around her waist. “She’s head over heels for me. I’m already planning our entire future in my head.”

Dad laughed. “Glad to hear it. About time you both took your heads out of your asses and realized what was right in front of you.”

“Too far,” Sunnie mumbled. “Everyone is goingwaytoo far.”

Finn couldn’t resist jumping in to tease her. “Collins curse claims another victim.”

Dad slapped Finn on the shoulder. “Maybe you’ll be next.”

Finn’s eyes widened, and Sunnie was delighted when the joke was suddenly on him. “Why would you evensaythat? It’s like daring the universe!”

Mom and Dad walked away laughing as Sunnie turned to face Landon, her eyes narrowed.

“Oh man. I think we all managed to bring on another freak-out,” Finn muttered.

Landon never took his eyes off her as he spoke to her brother. “Twenty bucks, Finn, if you and Miguel guard the exits and keep her from leaving.”

“Each?” Finn clarified.

“Each.”

Finn jerked his head toward Miguel, who was already moving into position. “I’ll cover the pub. You take Sunday’s Side,” Miguel said.

Sunnie shook her head. “Planning our entire future? Likeforeverfuture?”

He nodded. “Yep.”

“Is this how slow you’re planning to take things?”

“Yep.”

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