“Whatever you need.”
She smiled. “Good, because I love you, but I’m going to need some time to sort my emotions out. I want to make sure I’m not rushing things just because I miss Jake.”
Hearing Erin talk about Jake should have made Logan burn with jealousy—there was a time it would have—but Jake would always be a part of Erin’s life. The woman standing before him wouldn’t be thewoman she was without her marriage to Jake. Samantha and Parker wouldn’t be here without him.
Jake’s memories would live on, and Logan wanted them to. “Slow is good. I’m happy to wait.”
“Speaking of waiting, we should probably go back in.” Erin ducked her head. “I’m sure Aunt Betty and the children want to know where we are.”
“I’m sure you’re right.” Logan reached down, grabbed her hand, and looked at her for approval. “Is this okay?”
“Considering we just kissed in the parking lot?” She gave him a sly smile. “I think I can handle a little public hand-holding.”
Logan squeezed her hand. “Good. Then let’s go find them.”
They walked back through the doors of the community center and found Aunt Betty and the kids waiting for them with Erin’s cake. Logan couldn’t wipe the smile from his face the entire night. They might be taking things slow, but the best things in life were worth waiting for.
