“I know, but I assure you, I don’t need that kind of advice. I know how to do sex, and pretty well, according to Mason. We may not be the most experienced couple, but I know what it takes to… ” I waved my hand in the air, not wanting to discuss it. He knew what I was talking about.
“Yeah,” he sighed, “I don’t need to know anything further.”
Laughing, I started with the job descriptions, and our previous misunderstanding was soon forgotten.
“All three sound really good. You’re not hurting for income, and you’ve got a hefty investment portfolio. If you factor those out, you’re left with working for the Storm, which will allow you to stay close to Mason, taking a job you’ve always wanted, or working for yourself. What does Mason say?”
My stomach tumbled. “He told me to do what made me happy.”
Hudson grinned. “Sounds like him.”
“Yeah. It’s exactly like him. He’s the most selfless person I’ve ever met.”
“Do you love him?”
My eyes met his. “Yes, I do.”
Hudson’s smile reached his eyes. “Then my advice is to do what gives you the most time with him. Follow your heart.”
I looked out over the water as the waves rolled in. “What if I do that and he gets tired of me. No one stays in my life for very long, Hudson.” I turned back to look at him.
“No onestayed. Past tense. But they weren’t Mason. And Vanessa wasn’t your friend before you started dating. You’re a different person now, and things change. You deserve to be happy, just like Mason does. You’ve spent your life in service to others. It’s time for you to do what makes you happy.”
He was right. And when I looked at it from that perspective, I knew which job made the most of my time with him. “Thanks, Hud. I appreciate it.” I looked down at my watch. “I’d better go. The girls have their annual checkup.”
Hudson grinned. “You’d make a good father, Thomas. You should reconsider it.”
Smiling, I nodded. “Noted. I’ll take it under advisement.” I stood to leave, pulling out my phone to check my messages.
“You might want to ignore the links I sent you.” He curled his lips in. “You probably don’t need them.”
“Noted, Governor.”
Chapter 24
Mason
Two weeks after returning from London, the media finally came calling for our story. Axel’s post had allowed the world to draw their own conclusions from his five words declaring our father’s secret. I thought it would garner more attention for him, not me. I didn’t really have a following. But I was wrong.
The IG posts blew up like wildfire, and this time it wasn’t Axel tagging the Storm. The guys wouldn’t share my personal information with anyone without my permission, but social media was a different story.
The first one to jump on it was my agent, Roger White. It didn’t take long for me to figure out I needed to replace him after reading his email. As if he knew I needed to talk, my phone rang with a video call from Axel. Swiping to accept it, I looked into the camera. “Do you have telepathic powers I don’t know about?”
He chuckled. “I don’t think so, but what’s up, little brother? You look pissed off.”
I snorted and ran my hands through my hair. “I am. And I might have to fire my agent. But I’ll handle that.”
Axel frowned as he looked into the phone. “What’s going on? Give it to me.”
Nodding, I tried to calm down. “He wants to capitalize on our story and involve you. Interviews and sponsorships, if he can find them. I’m not sure he has his head on straight.”
He shrugged. “I’m not surprised. Just wait until we both show up at the wedding next month.”
That lifted my mood. “Were you able to get the time off?”
He smirked. “It won’t be a problem. I’ve already told my coach. But you’re going right?”
“I am. We have to decide if we want to stay at the resort or in a house. Thomas is good with either one, but I think I’m leaning toward the house for some separation.”
