Page 52 of Force Play

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“Have fun,” he calls as I grab my purse and head out the door.

And honestly? Iamhaving fun.

Living with Ari is a lot more fun than I expected it to be.

Dr. Coltrain

Good morning, Lucia

Lucia

Good morning, Dr. Coltrain

Dr. Coltrain

I hope you enjoyed your holidays

I know Spring Training doesn’t begin until next month, but I’m planning a meeting for the training team in the next couple of weeks

Would you be able to attend?

Lucia

Of course

Let me know when it is, and I’ll be there

I’ve enjoyed the offseason, but I’m looking forward to getting back to work

Dr. Coltrain

Wonderful

I’ll see you soon

I shrug off my coat as I walk into Rana Dagon’s studio. Perks of marrying a world-famous baseball pitcher include that a world-renowned fashion designer obsessed with your love story is thrilled to be making your dresses.

Ella eyes me as I walk over to meet the girls. “What are you wearing, Luc?”

I sigh and laugh. “I’m fucking with Ari.”

“By wearing my husband’s jersey?” Harlow asks.

I raise my eyebrow. “Thought you weren’t married yet?”

“You told me it was close enough,” she teases. “Now, what’s with you wearing that to fuck with Ari?”

Rory pipes up now as Liv looks on with rapt attention. “Oh, I can answer that if she won’t.”

“Oh, shush, you,” I state, pointing my finger at her while she dissolves into laughter.

“What does this have to do with Ari?” Liv questions.

I let out a breath. “Because Ari and I hooked up on New Year’s.”

Olive, Harlow, and Ella scream loudly while Rory just smiles since she already knows.

“You slept with Ari?!” Ella asks excitedly.

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