Page 182 of Force Play

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Eventually, Ari pulls out of me, replacing his cock with his fingers. “Keep it inside you, sweetheart.”

The only thing I can think to do at this moment is show him exactly how much I want this and how I want it only with him.

I reach across the bed for my phone.

Ari watches me curiously. “What are you doing?”

I show him my screen. “Doing what I should have done a year ago. I’m blocking Matt’s number. I’m never getting what I want from him, and I’m tired of him and his shit. I don’t care about him at all. All of my focus is on you, Ari. You’re the only one I care about.”

Ari’s eyes are wild with disbelief at everything about this moment.

I didn’t just block my ex-boyfriend; I essentially told Ari he’s the only thing I see.

He has to process what that means on his own, but he might be starting to understand.

Like he’s seeing that this isn’t friendship to me; I’m absolutely in love with him.

And he looks terrified.

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Lucia

Lucia

Hey Lo

Are you free right now?

Harlow

Yeah

I’m just hanging out at home with Knox until he heads to the stadium before the game

Is everything okay?

Is this about running into Matt and Anna last night?

Lucia

It’s not about Matt and Anna

But I kinda feel like I’m crumbling

And I think you’re going to understand my situation better than anyone else right now

Harlow

Let’s grab some coffee, then

I’ll meet you at Urban Grind in an hour

Lucia

Thanks, babe

I’ll see you soon

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