Page 151 of Sweetheart

Triple.

But I didn't correct her.

"People didn't know we could do that either, but look how that turned out," I said.

"You did that, Scar," she said.

"I had a whole bunch of people helping me."

I thought of Sam, and how whenever I'd had any doubts, he demolished them. I hoped to do that same thing for my cousin.

"Listen," I said and stepped in front of her, blocking out her view of the audience. "You arestrong. You are talented. You are brave, and youcan do this."

Aurora blinked."What makes you so sure?"

"Because when you play, there's absolutely no fear in you."

She stood a little straighter.

"And even if there is, you conquer it every single time."

I nodded.

"The best part is, Ror, you don't have to do thisalone. We love you, and we're doing this amazing thing together, and we've got your back."

"Wow," she said with a smile. "You're really good at that."

"I think I might cry," Freya put in.

"I'm feeling a little weepy myself," Viola added.

"If I ever need a motivational speaker," Charlotte said, "you're hired."

Making sure my voice was flat as a pancake, I said, "I also provide heavy sarcasm and free hugs."

"Did someone say free hugs?" Sam said.

Turning, I walked over to him, knowing that my cousins were all good to go.

"Are those for everyone or…?"

"No. Only for people I love the most," I said, putting my arms around his shoulders. I squeaked a second later when he lifted me off my feet, spinning me around once, before placing me back on the ground. "What was that?"

Sam gave me a shrug. "I just missed you."

Oh my heart.

"And I fully intend on taking you to a party after this so we can cross the last remaining item off your list."

"Sounds good," I said.

"Also, I wanted to solidify my place now before my girlfriend gets famous."

Laughing, I gently shoved his arm. "You know my feelings for you are solid, Bishop."

"Are they, Kent?"

"Yes."

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