“That’s fine.” Benjamin nodded. “We’re still going to build the structures, and you are more than welcome to become permanent residents in the Oasis if you decide to. Micah, can you help me find everything we need to make that happen while you’re all gone at the ranch?”
“Sure.” He pressed a kiss to the top of my head and followed Benjamin and Sally.
Ava, Charles, and Jack decided to go toward the supply shed to check on stock.
“Calix and I are going to go hunting. Want to come?” Nathan kissed my cheek before pulling away.
“Yes, I do.”
“We’ll come get you before we go,” he promised before heading back to the treehouse.
Spencer rushed over and locked her arm with mine. “Tell me all about the new developments,sis.”
My face heated, but my lips tugged into a smile. “What about it?”
Daisy and Jay looked at me with pensive expressions, but I did my best to ignore them.
“Are you really dating all three men?” she asked, bouncing up and down.
“I am,” I admitted. “And they’re all really amazing.”
“It’s only been four days.” Daisy snorted. “Are you really that—”
Jay slapped a hand over her mouth before frowning as he stared at me. “Not our business, Daisy.”
“At least he gets it,” Spencer sighed.
“Who do you like the most?” Mom crossed her arms as she shivered.
“I like them all the same.”
“They’re nice to you, right?” Dad ran a hand through his hair, and his brows pinched together.
“Extremely nice,” I assured them. “I’ve never liked someone as much as I like them. It’s a weird feeling that I can’t really explain.”
“But you said you loved—” Daisy started, her voice muffled by Jay’s hand.
“Daisy,” Jay hissed. “Drop it. It doesn’t matter.”
She locked her eyes with his before sighing and nodding her head. “Fine, whatever.”
“And it’s not just because you’ve been locked away with them for a few days?” Mom checked, and I shook my head.
“I’m just happy you’re smiling, honeybee.” Dad ruffled my hair. “You’ve been depressed the past few years, and I figured it was the apocalypse. But you seem happier today than you have in years. It’s good to see.”
“Thanks, Dad.” I beamed up at him, warmth filling me at the acceptance from my parents.
“Ready, killer?” Nathan strode over with Calix a few steps behind him, his eyes trained on me.
Spencer bounced forward, and Calix stepped back a couple of steps before I grabbed her arm.
“Germaphobe,” I hissed in her ear, and she stepped back with a smile.
“Sorry. I just got excited. Tori’s my sister, and I love her. I just wanted to meet the boyfriend of hers I haven’t met.”
Dad crossed his arms and stared at him. “I’m her dad, Tom, and this is her mom, Grace.”
Calix nodded his head at them. “It’s nice to meet you. Tori’s very special.”
