She glares at me, and a satisfied huff leaves me.
“Thank you for trusting me,” I say, pressing a kiss to her shoulder.
“Always,” she says, even though she doesn’t look at me.
“You think you can keep working after this? Or you wanna play hooky and keep the party going at home?”
I know my dick is doing the talking. A bunch of materials was just delivered, and I have work to catch up on. But if she says yes, I’ll deal with the consequences later.
This was a reminder that we have an expiration date.
Plus, I don’t know who that man is to her, but if he came all the way to Azalea Creek, he must be someone important in her life.
I need to enjoy what we have for as long as I can.
Chapter 22
Miles
Men of Azalea Creek Chat
Gio: What’s everyone doing for Valentine's? I’m thinking about taking Ruin to Vegas for a shortbaby moon.
Miles: Ha! Let the dough do the talkin’. Good one, Gio! What are you planning, Xander? You can’t let the billionaire outshine you. *LOLemoji*
Xander: Rain and I are going to Massachusetts to visit my parents. Mom is planning a secret baby shower, and then we’re spending a few days in our beach house on the Cape. I have to pamper her before the baby arrives.
I love how down bad my brothers-in-law are for their wives. If I ever got married, I’d be exactly the same. Spoiling her would become my full-time job.
Good thing that’s probably never going to happen, because my bank account sure as hell doesn’t look like theirs.
Manny: Damn, now I’m feeling like my idea is lame. Since we have Tommy, I was just planning to cook dinner, then take her for a couple's massage.
River: I do think what you’re doing is nice, Manny. You’re taking care of your son and your lady. I’m sure she’ll be thrilled.
Miles: Ohhhh, look at that. River approves!! Are you taking Carly out? I’ve noticed you’ve been more talkative since she came back from her Caribbean holiday vacation.
Merlin: What? River finally took Carly out on a date? #TheyGrowUpSoFast #ProudOfYouBro
River: Can you two, morons, quit it? I’ve been knee-deep busy with the new foal. Not to mention all the prep for spring at the farm.
River: What’s interesting here is that Miles is giving shit to everyone when the one that has been busy with a certain someone is him! (Not mentioning her name out of respect for my brothers-in-law.)
Oh shit, here we go.
The man couldn’t keep it to himself.
Apparently, helping me rescue Penny’s car twice—once from a snow bank and once from Gio and Ruin’s place after the cookie exchange—suddenly means jackshit.
Merlin: What? You can’t drop a bomb like that and leave me hanging, old man! Is Miles dating someone? And we know her? Fuck this, I’m going home! I’ll spend Valentine’s weekend helping take care of Indigo and Sage.
Manny: But how in the world did I miss Miles dating someone? I need to ask Daisy. BRB.
River: Oh no, it’s not just dating. They’re playing house!
Miles: Shush your grumpy mountain-man mouth, Bro!
Manny: Everyone, STOP! What is Riv talking about?
