Me:Thanks, Liam, I appreciate it.
Liam:I hope Gracie will be returning to preschool soon. Grayson and the other kids really missed her this week.
Me:She will hopefully be back in the next few days, as long as the paparazzi don't cause any issues for her. I don't want them anywhere near the preschool.
Liam:I understand completely, and I'm sorry they've dragged you through that kind of a media circus. Let me know if you need anything, OK?
Me:I will, thanks.
I jumped when I heard Nico's hands came to rest on my shoulders. "Sorry, Sunshine, I didn't mean to startle you. Everything OK?" he asked, nodding toward my phone.
"Uh, yeah, I was just responding to some texts," I said slowly. I really should at least mention the one from Liam. "Liam texted me with his congratulations. He said all the kids are missing Gracie at preschool."
Nico's jaw clenched, and he didn't look thrilled. "That was thoughtful of him," he gritted out.
I arched a brow. "Yes, it was. He's a nice guy and I told you we ended things on good terms."
He heaved a sigh and rolled his eyes. "OK, I get it. He's a nice guy, but I still hate him for putting his hands on my girl." He leaned down to kiss me, whispering "I'm feeling very possessive, Sunshine. Maybe once it really sinks in that you're mine, I'll stop wanting to rip his arms off and beat him with the bloody stumps."
"And what will it take for that to sink in?" I asked softly.
"Maybe when I see you walking down the aisle to me. I think we need to talk when we get home and work out some wedding details."
