Page 83 of A Play for Love

“Taking my son into the room with us.” My brow arched.

“He’s happy right where he’s at, Nathan. Brandon and I will watch him while Ella gets her cast.”

“Okay.” I chuckled. “Thank you.”

“What color do you want, your highness?” Conner asked Ella as he held a box full of rolled cast tape before her.

“I want this one!”

“Pink Camouflage. Excellent choice. Very stylish for a royal princess.” He winked.

“What do you think, Mom? Dad?” Ella held out her arm.

“I love it, sweet girl.” Sofia smiled.

“You look so cool, sweetheart.” I picked her up from the table and set her down.

“I’m going to go show June and Brandon.” She ran out of the room.

“I’m going to collect our son and daughter and head home. I’ll see you later.” Sofia kissed my lips. “Thank you, Conner.” Her lips pressed against his cheek.

“Anytime, my prima ballerina.”

“Let’s finish seeing our patients and get the hell out of here. We have a bachelor party to attend tonight.” Conner patted my back as we walked out of the room.

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“There better not be any strippers tonight.” Sofia smirked as her arms wrapped around my neck.

“Oh, there will be.” I grinned. “And she’ll be ready and waiting for me when I get home.”

“Uh, this stripper will be sound asleep.”

“I’ll forgive you if you’re naked under the sheet.” My lips brushed against hers.

“I’ll think about it. Go on. Get out of here and enjoy your bachelor party. I love you.”

“I love you too, babe.”

Shaun had hired a couple of drivers to drive all of us to the brewhouse. I smiled at all of the poker, blackjack, and craps tables when we stepped inside.

“Damn. Look at this place. I can’t believe you did this,” I said to Sebastian.

“It’s your bachelor party.” He handed me a scotch. “We’re doing it up right.”

“That’s right. No women, no kids, no worries. Just a night of bro fun and bonding.” Stefan grinned.

I walked around and spoke to some of my friends from the hospital.

"I wish Grayson and Gabriel could have come.” I walked over to my cousins.

“I know. But soon enough, they’ll be here and joining us for everything,” Shaun said.

I walked over to where the food was. Chicken wings, sliders, pizza, subs, and different types of salads filled the table. On the other side were nacho and chili bars with three different types of chilies.

We ate, drank, smoked some fine cigars, played poker, blackjack, craps, and had great conversations. By the time my bachelor party wrapped up, it was three a.m. I stumbled into the house and up the stairs. I wouldn’t lie and say I didn’t drink much because I did. Too much, and I was feeling it. Stripping out of my clothes, I climbed into bed and groped Sofia.

“I’m home,” I whispered as my tongue traveled along the side of her neck.

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