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“They’re for us only.”

Chapter 110

CONAN

“Well, congratulations, brother,” Finn says as he sits beside me on the couch and hands me a fresh beer.

“Thanks.”

I don’t take my eyes off Hallie, who’s laughing with Charlotte in the kitchen. I have no doubt it’ll get louder once Lily arrives.

“I’m not sure whose love story is more dramatic, yours or Declan’s,” he mutters.

“I don’t know…Hallie never tried to kill me. I’d say he takes the crown with that one.”

Finn chuckles.

“Yeah—except yours did nearly kill you.”

“I didn’t die though. I’m good. Better than good. My new trainer reckons next year I can pick back up for the championship fight.”

He smiles.

“Good. You deserve your shot. You’re a good fighter. Now you’ve got the key to your anger, you should smash it.”

Hallie glances over and winks at me.

Fuck, she is stunning.

And pregnant? I have a constant hard-on when I look at her.

“She is the key, isn’t she?” I say quietly.

He nods.

“Yep. Mom and Dad would have been happy. Especially Mom, seeing you like this. It suits you.”

“Yeah. It does. It feels right.”

We sit in silence, finishing our beers.

“What’s next for you? You’ve got your trials coming up soon…”

“I’m focusing on getting us that ticket into London, Con. Declan’s letting me take the lead and work with Theo. Enzo is even on board. But we have to find our replacements for yours and Declan’s games in return.”

I swallow, searching out Rowan and Reggie, who are standing with Drago and Declan.

“You thinking what I’m thinking?” I ask with a smirk.

“The twins can be trusted?” Finn counters.

“Yeah. They’ve proved they’re capable. They’ve stepped up lately. I vote they get the next games.”

“Declan!” Finn shouts.

The room goes quiet.

Declan strolls over with a quizzical expression.

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