Page 112 of Sweet Redemption

Maybe the secret to a good life is realizing how good it already is.

—Serena’s Secret Thoughts

Rafe

Am I still in the friend zone?

Serena

Safe and sound. Why?

Rafe

I was wondering if my friend could do me a favor.

Serena

As long as we’re not talking a sexual favor, I do owe you for being my date to the wedding.

Rafe

You really are no fun when you want to be, little Kingston.

Serena

You’re not the first person to tell me that lately. What’s the favor, Langley?

Rafe

I want to know why the Revolution just offered the Nobles a third-round draft pick and one of your third stringers for me.

Serena

Holy shit! They did what?

Rafe

They started trade negotiations.

Serena

Were you looking for a trade? I thought Logan and you were basically a package deal.

Rafe

I wasn’t looking for one, but it’s a good deal and a better package.

Serena

How much better?

Rafe

Aww, little Kingston. I always knew you were interested in my package.

Serena

Are you thirteen or thirty, Langley?