“No, he could be. He’s not allergic, either. I just know he’ll want to say no, but the way you’re already looking at that cute fur ball, he doesn’t stand a chance.”
Jessie laughed.
“Sounds like it’s settled then,” Sloane smiled as shegrabbed the sparkling grape juice and cracked open the top of the bottle.
“Here’s your phone back.” Mae handed Jessie’s phone back to her. “Everyone’s programmed in there now! If you ever need anything, just send it in there. One of us will be right over to help.”
Jessie felt her throat constrict with emotion. And then she looked back at the group chat… and well… the tears just wouldn’t stop then.
Gage:
Sloane and I can’t wait to spoil her rotten!
Nash:
So excited to meet her. I know I’m going to be her favorite uncle.
Stone:
Good luck with that. I was the first to know about her. That means I’m #1.
Gunner:
I may be grumpy, but little girls love me.
Hawk:
That did not come across the way you meant for it to.
Jessie burst out in a soggy laugh.
“Uh oh.” Lily gave an understanding nod. “I think I have some tissues in my bag. One second.”
“Are you okay?” Sloane asked, her voice full of concern.
“Fine. It’s just… you’ve all been so sweet to me, and things are bad with my family right now. I’m just emotional, and extra thankful for you. Gunner said something funny…”
“My husband?” Lily handed her a tissue before picking up her phone. “Oh. Jeepers, he really is clueless sometimes.”
“As much fun as it is to hear about Gunner putting his foot in his mouth, I’m dying to hear about today!” Lacy smiled as she looked over at Cami in Sloane’s arms. “Tell us all about this shopping day you had, and what you still need to get for Bee!”
Twenty-Six
One foot inside the apartment, and the worries from his day were already melting away. Hawk couldn’t hold back his chuckle at the music thumping from the kitchen.
“Cause I’m your lady… and you are my man…”
As soon as he had his shoes slid off, Hawk made his way towards Jessie’s voice.
He’d expected to see something beautiful the second he’d laid eyes on her, but his fucking breath caught in his chest as his eyes landed on his girl, singing at the top of her lungs. She was wearing the sexiest black nightie he’d ever seen. A slit ran the length of her belly, exposing her bump from right underneath her breasts down to her hips and had him rock hard instantly. His fucking mouth salivated as his eyes dropped lower, to her ass, covered in lace, and her bare naked legs.
“We’re heading for something…”
She was adorable. And Christ, whatever she was cooking smelled amazing. But after watching her dance around the kitchen so carefree, yeah, he already knew he didn’t care aboutwhat was for dinner. The only thing he wanted was for his face to be buried between her thick and juicy?—
“Ahhhh!” Hawk yelled as something warm wrapped around his calf. Jessie jumped, her hand, wooden spoon and all, flew up to cover her heart.
“How long have you been standing there?” she asked, panting. “You scared the hell out of me!”
