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“More,” Church urged as I blew out the smoke.

I took another hit, the fuzziness engulfing me.

Sin helped me dress. Instead of what I’d worn there, he slid a pair of Church’s sweatpants onto my legs before pulling down Church’s hoodie over my body.

“Perfect,” Sin murmured, drinking me in.

Church took a drag from the joint before handing it to him. Sin smoked his share and blew out a cloud of smoke as he kneeled in front of me.

He adjusted my hoodie and fluffed my hair.

“There. Even more perfect.”

“As much as I want to watch you fuck her, we need to get downstairs. Stitches and Shadow were getting a little too vocal with one another earlier, and I don’t need another fucking broken lamp.” Church nodded for us to follow him.

Sin helped me up and took my hand. Before we got to the door, he pulled me to a stop.

“I’m sorry for everything. Thank you for taking my pathetic ass back. I’ll spend the rest of my life worshipping you. I swear I will. I just… It’s going to be a hard road. With Cady and the baby,” his voice wobbled. “If you don’t want to deal with it, I’ll understand?—”

“Shh.” I pressed my finger to his lips. “I love you.”

“I love you, too,” he murmured.

“And I will always love you. Forever, Sinful.”

“Promise?” Worry filled his face.

I kissed him gently and cradled his face as I backed away.

“Promise.”

“Fuck, how did I get so lucky?” He pulled me in for a hug. I whimpered against him, the cut aching.

“Damnit, baby. I’m sorry,” he said, releasing me. “Fuck. I-I forgot. I’m high as shit.”

I was, too. I could use a little nap. I shook my head, letting him know I was OK.

“Come on.” He took my hand. “We don’t want anyone fighting downstairs.”

We walked down the hall, my hand in his.

“How are you and Bryce?”

I smiled at him, letting him know we were good.

“I’m not upset you picked him. I think he’s a good guy and his heart is in the right place. I just worry I won’t get to see you as much because you’ll have to divide your time.”

I squeezed his hand and pulled him to a stop. I didn’t wait for more words from him. I went up on my tiptoes and kissed him. He kissed me back, groaning softly against my lips.

“I believe you,” he whispered against my lips.

I gave him a dazed smile, my body feeling like it was floating. Cady approached us. I hadn’t even heard her come up the stairs.

“Hey,” she said, clearing her throat.

“What’s wrong?” Sin demanded, snapping his attention to her.

I looked at her, worry coursing through me.

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