“I wasn’t aware there was action at a seafood restaurant.”
“Oh, yeah. There’s a card room set up back there. You have to know the right people to get in,” he grinned.
“And who are the right people?”
“Well, if I told you that, it would give away what makes the room so special.”
I scrubbed a hand over my face, wishing I could go back in time and never have called him for a rental.
I parked outside the diner and got out, not surprised at all when I ran into not one, but two other Parker brothers, along with who I assumed were their wives and their kids.
“Ryder!” Bailey squealed, rushing forward and wrapping me up in a big hug. “It’s been so long. I think the last time I saw you was when you and Krista snuck her into the house after skinny dipping at the falls.”
She was suddenly yanked back, and Liam glared at me like I had done something wrong.
“What?”
“Don’t touch my wife.”
“Good to see you, too. You know, I don’t actually have a thing for her. Everyone knew you two were going to end up together since you were in fifth grade.”
“Third,” they both said at the same time.
“How did you know I snuck in with her?”
“Because I was in Liam’s room,” she said, blushing bright red.
“So, Krista wasn’t the only bad one,” I smirked.
“Actually, I was there, studying for a test. Liam needed some extra help.”
“Not really. I just wanted to stare at your ass and watch you lay down in my bed,” Liam grumbled.
“If your mother knew?—”
“She did. It was Pop who would have pulled out the belt.”
“So, you’re gonna have a baby,” I said, staring at her large stomach.
Liam stepped protectively in front of her, glaring hard at me. “Would you stop staring at my wife?”
“Relax. I’m really not interested in pregnant women.”
“And what’s wrong with my wife?” he bit out.
“Would you make up your mind? You don’t want me to look at her, then you do. Which is it?”
“Alright, before you guys get all worked up, can we grab some food?” Michael stepped in.
I glanced over my shoulder, but Jeff was gone. The bastard was already inside, leaving me out here with his crazy family.
“Shithead,” I muttered.
“He dragged you out here, didn’t he?” Michael grinned.
“He broke into my house this morning with Declan. I walked out after my shower, and they were playing video games. It was fucking weird.”
“Sounds about right. Ryder, this is my wife, Blake, and our little girl, Rosie.”
