Jay laughed, and it lit his eyes and amped up his handsomeness. She refused to sigh.
“So you’re going to endure this torture?”
“I guess, but it does sound bad.”
“Really bad. You want a coffee before you go? I’m just making one.”
“No, thanks. I’ll get one there.” Blue thought that putting some space between herself and Jay Haddon might be a good thing. The feelings he provoked in her confused her.
If he brushed by her, or she him, there was definitely a sizzle of heat. Blue was no fool. She knew something would happen between them soon if she didn’t move out.
“Okay, sweet.”
“You can be angry with me if you need to be, Jay. I won’t break,” Blue said before she thought better of it. “I mean—you don’t have to be nice to me all the time if you don’t want to.” And now she sounded like an idiot.
Nice one, Blue Jay, you’re really living up to your nickname of being one of the crazy McAllisters.
“Do you want me to be angry with you about anything particular?”
“No, I’m just saying, I won’t break if you do.” She should have kept her mouth shut.
“If you do something that pisses me off, then I will let you know.”
“Okay, good, and make sure you do. Now I’m going to change.” She walked away.
“Blue?”
She turned on the first step to look at him.
“You okay?”
Blue nodded and kept on walking up to her room.
After a quick wash, she pulled on a long skirt and a short-sleeved sweater. Her phone buzzed when she’d finished lacing up her white sneakers. Looking at the screen, Blue ignored it. Her mood was already weird. No need to add to that by talking to Lynx.
She’d had a series of texts from her brothers about the mistake she was making living here, which she’d ignored after telling them she was an adult and didn’t need their interference.
Her mom had texted her the day after she’d moved into Jay’s.
Mom -I like Jay and think what you’re doing is a good move, even if I miss you. Jay Haddon has a lovely blue aura. He’s cool and calm, with a strong intellect, and is perfect for you.
Blue -I’m just staying with him for now, Mom, don’t make it more than that.
Mom -He’s your baby daddy, Blue. I’m just saying he’s a good match for you.
Blue -Bye Mom.
Blue knew there was going to be curiosity about her moving in with Jay. Plus, there was the pregnancy, which wouldn’t stay hidden for long. Also, now three of Lyntacky’s most notorious, well-meaning busybodies had found her at his house and would have told others what they’d seen.
So far everyone had kept their distance, even the Dukes, but she knew that wouldn’t last much longer.
“Phoebe is here, Blue!” Jay called from downstairs.
She grabbed her bag, stuffed her phone into it, and went back downstairs. Jay was talking to Phoebe when she arrived at the door.
“Finally,” Phoebe said. “Move it, Blueberry. We got massages to have.”
“Right, because I took so long getting down the stairs, after all,” Blue drawled.
