Page 56 of A Play for Love

“I am now. Hearing the things she said was the closure I needed. I’m sorry I yelled at you the way I did. I was just so angry that you lied to me.”

“I know.” His arms tightened around me. “I’m sorry for saying this was my house. I didn’t mean it, babe. This is as much your home as it is mine.”

“I know you didn’t mean it. You were angry with me. Let’s just put this behind us and move on. I don’t want to ever talk about Rose Finnegan again.”

“Either do I,” he said.

“I guess I should come clean about something,” I said.

“About what?” His eye narrowed.

“I’m not on my period. I lied to you because you lied to me, and I was going to withhold sex.”

“Thank God. That was your one-time lying pass.” His lips formed a smirk.

“Is that so? Well, you already used yours.” I smiled.

“I love you so damn much, Sofia.” His lips brushed against mine.

“I love you so much too, Nathan.” We passionately kissed. “We better go out there and let the villagers know we’re okay.”

“I think we have a few moments to spare,” he said.

“Nah. Let’s wait until we go to bed. We have some making up to do to each other, and I want to take our time.” The corners of my mouth curved upward.

“I like the way you think.” He winked.

We stood up from the couch, and Nathan grabbed my hand. As we walked down to the beach, everyone started shouting and clapping.

“Okay. That’s enough.” Nathan smiled. “Ella isn’t back yet?”

“Stefan probably sent you a text. Lily’s team won, so they’re all going for ice cream. They’ll be home soon.”

I took Nicholas from Conner, and Charlotte ran over and grabbed my hand.

“We’re stealing your fiancée.” She smiled at Nathan and led me to Julia and Sam’s house.

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Nathan

I sat down in the lounger, and Conner handed me a beer.

“I think you need this.” He grinned.

“Thanks, bro.” I twisted off the cap.

“Is everything back to rainbows and unicorns at Casa Kind again?” Simon asked.

“Yeah. Everything is good. Thank God.”

“I warned you, cousin.” Simon pointed at me. “If this family has learned anything, secrets aren’t good. They always come back to haunt you. And those women.” He shook his finger. “They find out everything. Lesson learned, man. Lesson learned.” He shook his head, and we all laughed.

“I think Stefan and Alex just pulled up,” Sam said.

A few moments later, Lily and Ella ran down to us.

“There she is. Our little soccer star.” Simon grinned. “Congratulations on your win, Lily.”

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