“Let’s do it.”
Even though he only woke up a little bit ago, curling up with Hunter under the thick, plush throw is heaven.
Falling asleep in his arms?
It’s the only way I want to sleep from now on.
Chapter Seventeen
OLLIE
SOUP BEFORE TREES
Time is moving too fast. Christmas will be here in two days. With the holiday fast approaching, it seems like I’ve only seen Hunter coming into my house at night and leaving early in the morning.
Which is why I’m heading to the Naughty Pine now. I left work early, insulated cooler in hand, to surprise him. Hunter is a hard worker and deserves someone to take care of him. He’s built his business from the ground up, and if I can help him during busy season, I will.
Parking my car, I navigate through the busy rows of people trying to get last-minute trees. Precut options lean against wooden barriers. Pine. Spruce. Evergreen. Hunter has them all.
Waving hi to a few of his workers, I head straight for his office. Brooks isn’t here. My guess is he’s out helping customers. This close to Christmas, it’s all hands on deck.
Setting my cooler down on his desk, I pull out my bowls and utensils, plus the loaf of bread I picked up.
One of Hunter’s records spins behind his desk, playing his favorite Christmas music.
Getting everything ready, I pull out my phone and send him a text.
Ollie
Think you could get away for a few minutes?
Hunter
I can’t really leave right now, Ol
Sorry
I know
I’m in your office
You are?
Yes
I came to you
Then I’ll be there in a minute
Shedding my coat,I drape it across Hunter’s chair and drop down while waiting for him. It’s less than a minute before he’s coming inside. Snow sticks to his hat, and a smile peeks out from under his beard. For once, he’s wearing a heavy coat.
“This is a nice surprise.”
He walks around the desk and gives me a kiss.
“That’s a nice way to be greeted,” I say.
“What’d you bring me?” He rests his butt against the desk, peering over his shoulder.
