“I won’t say a word.I honestly don’t think Madison has noticed.She’s preoccupied.”
I smirk.My daughter is preoccupied because she’s in love with my best friend.I’m still wrapping my head around this, and the two of them are getting married today.
“Do you want to take another swing at me?”Myles jokes.
“I’ve considered it.”I nail him with my gaze.“If you hurt her…”
“I won’t.”
I nod.“You better not.”I stare at him.“You love her.”It’s not really a question.More like a confirmation.He better fucking love her.
“With every fiber of my being, Hendrix.She will know it every day of her life.”
I take a deep breath.My only child is getting married to my best friend.Holy fuck.
Myles leans back.“How long have you been sleeping with Kelsey?”he asks.
I wince.“I have not slept with her.”
His brows shoot up.“Really.Huh.I’m smart enough to know she didn’t leave before us last night.”
“That’s true.But we didn’t have sex.”
“I believe you.Was she pissed off?”he teases.
“Like you would not believe,” I admit.
“And tonight?”
“I won’t deny her again.”
Myles chuckles.“Deny her?What about you?Aren’t you denying yourself, too?”
I run a hand over the top of my head.“Yes.I’ve held on to a thread of control for a week.It’s been a heroic effort.”
Myles leans forward, smirking.“Just so we’re clear, I did not touch Madison for a week either, and she was staying in my guest room.”
I cringe.“Let’s not get into a pissing contest.That’s my daughter you’re talking about.”I’m not ignorant about the timing of their relationship.It was the next morning that I walked into the house and found them.I narrow my gaze as another question surfaces.“Is she pregnant?”
He shakes his head.“No.I won’t rush her on that, but I won’t deny her when she’s ready either.”
Not surprising.Myles has no children.He’ll be an excellent father.He has the means and the patience to devote himself to their kids.
The thought is jarring.I’m the same age as Myles.We’re not old by any stretch of the imagination.I’ve never considered having more kids, though.I’ve raised a daughter into adulthood on my own.Do I want to do that again?
Closing my eyes, I tip my head back against the cushions.I haven’t even had sex with Kelsey or discussed a future with her.I don’t have a clue how she feels about kids.Am I fucking with her life?What if she wants ten?What if she wants none?Do I care?
For me, it’s different.I’ve had a child.If I never have another one, I won’t have missed out on the experience.But I would be a dick to take that away from her.
I’m not ancient, but I’m old enough to know that I need to be the responsible party here.I can’t lead with my cock.Kids and the future are things I should really consider and hash out with someone I feel serious about—before I pull my cock out.
That’s not likely to happen.My blood pressure has been high all day just from the thought of seeing her again.I’m not exactly going to pull her aside and ask her how she feels about marriage and babies today.And I’d be foolish to think this night will end with her anywhere but under me.
My daughter’s voice suddenly projects through the house.“Dad?”
Myles jumps to his feet and turns away from the door.He has promised not to see her before the ceremony.
“We’re in the library,” I call out as I rise and hurry toward the door.I close it as I leave to head the women off so Madison doesn’t see Myles either.
