Page 103 of If You Love Me

“Okay.” She rolls her bottom lip between her teeth. “You like him, don’t you?”

“He’s been very kind to us.” I hate that I can’t be honest with her, that I have to deflect.

“Yeah. He has.” She’s silent for the rest of the ride home.

Fee helps me get Callie up to the condo and into bed before she disappears into her room. Apparently her favoriteLord of the Ringsfanfic author just updated, and she needs to read itright now.

I wait until I’m in bed before I snuggle up with my phone. Roman has already messaged. I worry that we’re not hiding things as well as we should. But I’m weak for him.

Roman

I hope you got Callie to bed okay.

Lexi

I did. She’s out like a light. You had a great game tonight.

Roman

Those strategy talks of ours have been helpful this season.

Although my favorite talks have been when you’re naked and sprawled across my chest.

Lexi

Those are my favorite, too.

Roman

Walking away without kissing you nearly broke me tonight.

The end of the season can’t come soon enough.

I love working with him, seeing him every day, but it’s as painful as it is wonderful.

Lexi

I feel the same.

Roman

I didn’t think a handful of weeks could feel this endless.

Early retirement looks better every day.

The selfish part of me loves this idea, but the coach in me knows how much it will devastate the team. They’re his family and they’re already sad enough to see him go at the end of the season. I need him, but…

Lexi

The team needs you.

The dots appear and disappear three times.

Lexi

We’re so close.

Roman

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