Page 96 of Sweet Temptation

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Thanks, man. You got a break from blowing shit up today?

Lochlan

Don’t knock it till you try it. You have big plans for your birthday?

Linc

I’m taking him for drinks.

Lucky

Yeah. But that’s not my big plans.

Lochlan

What’re you up to?

Lucky

Asking your sister to marry me.

Linc

Holy shit. Seriously?

Lochlan

That’s awesome.

Lucky

Yeah, it is.

Lochlan

Don’t fuck it up, Beneventi.

Lucky

I’ll try.

Lochlan

See you guys in a few weeks.

Lucky

Be safe, brother.

Linc

Don’t get blown up.

I pocket my phone as I let myself inside and take the steps two at a time. Lexie’s car is in the driveway, and we’ve felt like ships passing in the fucking night this week. I want to see my girl. I walk into my bedroom, and my chest puffs up like a fucking peacock. She doesn’t even bother to act like she wants to sleep in her own bed anymore.

That’s going to be a permanent thing as soon as I get her awake and alone.

Maybe I’ll stop and get flowers after drinks with Linc.

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