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Things only got better from there.

Owen came up behind us, and leaned forward. “I know I’m the last person who should say anything other than live your life, Maddie. But, Sebastian never told me what really happened until a few days ago. And I feel like shit that I’ve judged him all these years. Not that we didn’t have history, but…if he hurts you-”

Reid elbowed him. “No threatening family.”

He smiled down at her as she rested back against him. “You know it takes me a few times to learn things sometimes, Angel.”

Her smile was serene as she reached up and touched his cheek. “Old dog, new tricks.”

Owen growled in her ear.

Jessa hissed under her breath, “Listen, we know, spankings, yada yada. But we are in public, you two.”

Reid blushed, but Owen only chuckled and gazed down at her. “Should we bet on the number of two-point conversions?”

“Winner gets to decide-”

He nodded.

“Oh, please, sir.”

Jessa groaned. “Why do I get the feeling I’m the only one not getting laid tonight.”

Hours later,we were up 32 to 17, and the team was on fire. One last play, and Sebastian only had to take two snaps.

But I knew he wouldn’t.

First play, Ty only gained five yards.

The second? Sebastian looked up at the suite, touched his heart then took the snap.

Ty took off, finding the hole the line made for him, and heading down field. He looked back just as Sebastian sent the ball sailing. He spun just as a defender reached him, catching the ball and spinning before running and evading two more players. When he crossed on to the end zone, he turned and pointed at Sebastian. Who ran and jumped up. The entire team joined in on the celebration as the stadium erupted in cheers.

CHAPTER 15

SEBASTIAN

“HELL YES, QB!” Ty yelled as we headed off the field after the post game activities. The locker room was buzzing with the knowledge that this team was no longer just a bunch of guys playing ball.

We were becoming a family. Adams, my center, picked me up and I swear, the guy was like a fucking bear. “Dude, don’t break me.”

“You know,” he said as he put me down. “You may be an asshole, but I kinda like it.”

“That's cause he’s a cuddly asshole. And,” Ty smirked, “his girl was here.”

“Ah, got it. Can she come to every game, then? Cuddly asshole needs to be at every fucking game. Fucking two-point practice paid off.”

“Told you it would!” Ty and Adams high fived.

“I’m going to shower, and-”

“Go get your fucking girl, QB!”

I chuckled as I made my way to the showers, the guy patting me on the back or high fiving as Imade my way through.

Fastest fucking shower of my life.

Owen’s text pregame nearly threw off my whole damn game, but it made me think maybe we could get along after all.

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