Page 33 of Love so Cold

Sebastian

Definitely didn't pick you for the maternal type.

Victor

Guys, seriously. It's nothing like that.

But they're like sharks with a scent of blood; once they've got something on me, they won't let go.

Roman

Fine, don't tell us. We'll just assume it's true love.

Lawrence

I just hope he manages to get laid soon.

Victor

As I said: She's just a mom, whose kid is on the team.

And for the record, she's against the development.

Sebastian

Perfect for you, Vic. You need someone who won't just roll over.

Roman

Wait, so does that mean he's not getting laid?

Lawrence

Prolly not.

But it sounds like a match made in heaven.

Roman

Or hell.

"Or somewhere in between," I mutter under my breath, knowing they're not entirely wrong. A woman who could hold her own against me might be just what I've been avoiding all these years—someone to challenge the walls I've built, brick by icy brick.

I stop that line of thinking immediately. I don't need distractions right now. And Chestnut--Avery, I remind myself--could very well become just that.

Victor

Whatever, guys. Meeting time.

Can't chat all day with you clowns.

Roman

Ooh, a meeting? With the hot mom?

Lawrence

Clearly a date.

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