Tempting (Red Lips & White Lies, #1)

by Bella Matthews

“We can’t all be you and Mom.” “None of you should be your mother and me. Be yourselves. Find your own way, kid. It’s all we’ve ever wanted for any of you.” “Yeah, I know. I just don’t think my way includes anyone else. Not right now.” Mac catches my attention when she lights up, laughing at something Easton said from across the room. Fucking beautiful. “Hockey takes everything I’ve got.” “Don’t give it so much that you’ve got nothing when it all ends, Nix. Because, and take it from me, it all ends. If it weren’t for your mother, I’m not sure who the hell I would have been without football.” “You retired as the most successful quarterback of all time. The whole world knows who you are,” I goad him. “Nah. The whole world knew who I was on a football field. Your mom and you kids know me. Our family is the reason I never lost who I was. Hell . . . who I am. Don’t pass up a chance at that, Nixon.” He looks back over at Kenzie and Easton. “And don’t fuck her around. Kenzie’s a good girl who your sisters and mother love. Understand?” I put down my drink, no longer thirsty. “I wasn’t planning on it. But thanks for the vote of confidence.” “Always were more like your mother than me . . .” he murmurs