“It would be easier to settle into my place,” he mutters, crossing his arms over his chest. He’s
sulking, but somehow, on him. It’s still sexy.
The doors opening saves me from answering. I don’t know what I want to say. Moving in with
him sounds wonderful, but now that I really have a true friend, I don’t want to leave her in the lurch.
But one day, hopefully one day soon, she’ll be okay and I’ll run my butt upstairs for good.
I’m not dumb. I’m not letting him get away from me. Ever.
I grab his hand and pull him out of the elevator with a wink. “Besides, sleepovers are more fun.”
He pulls me tight to him until our bodies are lined up. “Sleepovers aren’t enough. I want all of
your days and nights.”
“Two months,” I whisper, breathless. “Two more months, then I’m yours.”
“Two weeks,” he whispers back, kissing the skin below my ear. What are we talking about? Why
aren’t I giving him exactly what he wants?
“One month.”
It’s only after he smiles and says ‘deal’ with a smirk that I realize I’ve been played. I can’t be too
mad about it though. In my heart, in my gut, all I want to be with him, too. I’ll make sure Abby’s ok in
the meantime.
“Young love,” a woman’s smooth voice says. Zach and I startle and turn toward her. It’s the
woman with the Weiner dogs. I give her a sunny smile and drop to my knees beside the elevator to
greet the babies.
“Mrs. McCauley, how are you? How’s business?” Zach asks, gently sliding me out of the way of
the elevator doors.
“Business is good as always Mr. Lee. How are you? It seems like a lot has changed for you and
your brothers lately.” She looks pointedly between Zach and me.
He grins and runs his hand through his hair. “Well, a few of us have coupled up. And Micah’s
expecting a baby with his Holly.”
One of the loveliest, kindest smiles I’ve ever seen wreaths her face. “That is truly wonderful
news. Please pass on my congratulations to your brother.” She looks down at me with raised brows.
“And you young lady, I had high hopes for you and one of my grandsons but judging by that kiss I just
witnessed, you’re off the market.”
Zach scowls at her, making her laugh. “She’s off the market. Totally. Tell your grandsons to find
