“What’s the right answer?”
“That you’ll take me sobby and stabby, even if I wasn’t willing to give you multiple kids.”
I raised an eyebrow. “But that would be a lie.”
Her mouth popped open in a gasp and I laughed.
“I’m kidding,” I assured her. “Except for stabby. Sobby I can handle, stabby not so much.”
“You’re so lucky your dick’s big.”
I laughed. “Yeah?”
“Yeah.” She smiled, finally, then yawned as she snuggled closer again.
“Sleep, baby. You’ve got a big day with Skyler tomorrow.”
“’K.”
“I love you, beautiful.”
“I love you, too.”
I held her until I heard her even breathing, then I let myself sleep as well.
* * *
Lyric
“I think this is it,” I said, and Doom guided the rental into Hatch and Maisie’s driveway. I’d spent the day with Harmony and Skyler getting mani-pedis and heaping attention on my niece who further wrapped her way around my heart. It was going to be even harder to leave in two days, but I was yearning for home, as was Doom.
Tonight, however, Doom had promised Maisie he’d join them for dinner and the invitation had been extended to me, which of course, I had no intention of turning down.
Lord, the chance to spend a few hours with two of the best looking men on the planet? Huh-uh, nope, not letting that opportunity pass me by.
“Well, this was not at all what I was expecting,” I admitted as Doom parked the car.
Hatch’s home was firmly ensconced in the suburbs, complete with neat lawn and a neighborhood that probably adhered to strict CC&Rs.
Doom chuckled and climbed out of the car, walking to my side and helping me out. He kissed me gently before grabbing the wine we’d bought, and then we made our way to the front door.
The door opened before we could knock and a flurry of blonde threw herself into Doom’s arms. “Oh my god, I can’t believe you’re here.”
Doom chuckled, handing the wine to me and hugging her back. “Hey, Poppy.”
She pulled back and smiled up at him. “You look happy. Are you happy?”
“I’m happy, sweetheart.”
She moved from him to me, pulling me in for a hug. “Thank you for making him happy.”
I grinned. “You’re welcome.”
Hatch walked our way, grinning. “Maisie’s in the kitchen,” Hatch explained. “Come on back.”
We followed him back and greeted their two boys, Jamie and Flash, who were on their way out. I’d met them last Christmas, and they didn’t fall far from the tree of their father and I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt they were going to break hearts, if they weren’t already.
Maisie handed Hatch a plate of the biggest steaks I’d ever seen, then hugged us both before guiding us to the large kitchen island. “Sit down and relax.”
