Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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I sat there, just as tense as they were. The camera flicked back to the table just in time for the opponent's return shot to fly out of bounds, and the arena exploded. My girl raised her paddle in victory, grinning. I couldn't help but smile too..

As the victory music blasted, I spun my chair back to face Tanya. "She won," I said, grinning like a proud

mom.

Tanya wasn't impressed. "You've watched your dumb match. Now, why are you really here?"

I pushed off the floor and slid my chair closer, crossing one leg over the other.

I was still rocking the black silk skirt from last night's dinner with Nate and Lena. Standing, the slit was subtle, but now? Sitting? It was showing off most of my thigh.

My skin, smooth and flawless, practically glowed against the dark fabric under the harsh hospital lighting.

legs. Even though she was a woman, even though she

flaunt anything in months- pregnancy didn't exactly

mini-skirts and stilettos.

clear enough for someone like Tanya, who knew exactly what kind of fun left marks

Tanya-her insults hit without even needing

leaning in just a little. "Not everyone's like you, Tanya.

"You spent ten years

believe whatever they wanted about Jace and me. No

it to her? Not worth the

me, I'm not lacking company," I said casually, brushing her off. There was zero point in getting into a whole back-and-forth with her. It'd just make me look like I was trying way too hard to defend myself. And honestly, I didn't

wanna know why I'm here?" I sat back, draping myself over the chair like I owned the place." I'm here to give you a

tilted her chin up, trying to stay

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"You can mess with me all you want. I don't care. But you mess with my people? That's where it

out a cold laugh. "You think you can scare