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So I take the leap and ask for their help. "Please."

Chapter 38

Trevor

This is a moment I should be ecstatic about, yet all I can focus on is the sweat dripping down my woman's forehead because she's too damn stubborn to put some fucking shorts on. Nina brushed me off when I suggested the leggings and long sleeve shirt would be too much out in the heat.

Her denial irked me less than the fact that she left her water bottle in the kitchen. I could kick Kai's ass for rushing her out the back door like a puppy with a ball.Literally.

The two of them have been playing catch with matching mitts and a softball for almost a half hour now, and I'm trying really hard not to put an end to their fun. But she's not even dressed for leisure activity out in Utah's June heat.She's overheating.

Iamexcited to see her doing the things she used to, and enjoying herself. Even if she's a bit out of practice, Nina still has a damn good arm. I'd love to see her with a baseball bat again someday. If she keeps on eating more and exercising, she will be ready to kick our asses again in no time.

My mind starts to wander while I watch my friend and our girl play. I really need to figure out what our plan is in themonths to come. Delegating isn't my style, but my teams have been handling the shift very well this past month and a half. Ridge and I need to sit down with our managers, then actually come up with a long-term plan.

There's also the matter of our house and all of our shit. Henry needs his book stuff and a clean space to work. All of Kai's vlogging and hiking equipment is still at home.

We've been living out of the suitcases we stuffed full and while buying new clothes has been fun for Kai and Ridge, I really need my stuff. Unpacking in Nina's home feels like a dream come true to live under the same roof, but I worry she won't let us stay forever.I never want to leave.

It's been two days since Ridge made out with Nina on my lap, and my boner is becoming a fucking problem that my hand hasn't been able to fix. I'm hornier than ever seeing Nina really coming out of her shell. Her slight attitude doesn't help either, and while my hand itches to spank her, I refuse to lay a hand on her like?—

"Shoot, hold on! I have sweat in my eye." Nina holds her gloved hand up to stop Kai from throwing the ball back and rubs her eye with the other.

That's it.Jumping up from the patio chair, I toss my phone on the table and stomp over to Nina. "That's enough," I growl, marching my way to her.

With her hand still rubbing her eye, she turns to me with a furrowed brow. "I don't want to stop."

Fuck, she's beautiful.I allow myself one second to drool over her slick skin and imagine licking the drop of sweat that's rolling down her throat. My dick throbs in my shorts, serving as a reminder that I need to start thinking with my other head.

My hand grabs for Nina's shirt and I give her a big tug, forcing her to stumble into me. Nina is an average height for a woman, but having her head only coming up to my chestmakes me feel like a damn king. A feral king.I protect,my base instincts scream and right now that means getting her out of her fucking clothes.

"Trev," she gasps as her arms fling out to rest against my pecs. Her eyeball is red from the salt and furious rubbing she was doing. "What are you doing?"

I see Kai coming over out of the corner of my eye, but pay him no mind. Honestly, I'm glad he's here. It makes me feel better knowing he's watching Nina's reaction to my caveman behavior. I'll admit, I'm terrified my dominant tendencies will remind her of that fucking monster.

"You can keep playing after you change into something more appropriate for the weather."

Her lips drop into a pout as if she doesn't realize she's playing with fire. "I'm fine."

Without further thought, I grab her hips and hoist her over my shoulder. She gasps and screeches as her ponytail whips me in the face before her hands push up on my lower back. "Trevor!"

"No, no," Kai tsks, coming closer. "If I've learned anything in my twenty-two years, it's that when someone says they'refine,they most certainly arenot fine."

She huffs and kicks her legs. My entire body locks up tight when Kai retaliates with a swat on her ass. "Nina," he scolds and moves around me to look into her face. "We've seen some of your scars already. Whatever you're hiding won't change how we love you."

"But—"

"No buts," I interject and start the short trek back to the house. I need to get her out of the sun and with the blood rushing to her head, I'm worried she's going to get dizzy. "You asked for help, baby." I remind her and walk through the back door. The chill of the air conditioning eases some of my worries.

She's silent against my back until we pass by the kitchen. "I'm thirsty," she murmurs.

I can't help myself; I run my hand up her thigh soothingly. "Good girl, Nina. Kai, grab her water bottle, please!" I yell over my shoulder as I climb the stairs.

"Oh god. Don't drop me," Nina gasps, her hands clutching my hips like a lifeline. "Omg. You are never allowed to carry me up the stairs like this ever again."

I tighten my hold on her and smile. "I won't ever drop you, baby girl.Never."Truer words have never been said.

Chapter 39

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