Page 146 of Force Play
“Sometimes, I can’t either,” Josh chuckles. “We tried for so long and got nothing. We stop trying, she comes to visit me in Florida, and bam—pregnant.”
“I imagine it was less of abamand more of abang,”I smirk.
He rears his head back and laughs. “Can’t really argue that. God, I can’t believe we’re having a baby.”
All of us know how long they were trying, but none of us expected their announcement on Saturday.
I think the most unexpected part of it, though, was how it mademefeel.
I’ve never in my life considered wanting kids, but the moment they told us, all I could think about was having one with Lucia.
Iwantthat.
So what the hell does that mean?
I may not have had another fuck buddy before her, but I still know that you’re not supposed to want to fucking impregnate them.
Pretty sure that’s number one on theDo Not Dolist.
I was surprised that she had a breeding kink, but I think we were both surprised to find out I did, too.
But the desire I had—and still have—to do it is overwhelming. As is the fact that Lucia clearly wants it, too.
And I have no idea what to think about any of this.
“Ready for your start tonight, Fort?” I ask, desperate to get out of my own head.
“When am I not ready for a start?”
Cole snickers. “I can think of a time.”
Knox rolls his eyes. “That wasonegame, and everyone knows that I shouldn’t have started. I tore my fucking hamstring.”
“And then your wife nursed you back to health,” Lane says with a fake swoon.
I was still playing in Atlanta during that game, but I did see the replays. It’s the only time I’ve ever seen Knox not completely focused on the game.
But don’t worry. He rebounded quickly enough to make sure my team lost in game seven of the World Series that year.
Prick.
“How’s the living situation going, Ari?” Cole asks.
“Going well,” I shrug. “Like I said before, Lucia’s not a bad roommate. I like getting to spend time with her.”
I see the looks on all of my friends’ faces and prepare myself for what I assume is coming.
But no one says a word.
Seems like they’refinallygoing to leave me alone about Lucia.
“It’s good to see you two as friends,” Josh says.
“We always knew you could be,” Lane adds.
I chuckle. “Yeah, things have come a long way. Once we moved past our initial meeting, everything has been smooth sailing.”
They nod and agree before Cole starts dealing out the cards in his hand for whatever game we’re getting ready to play.
