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She pouts, but then changes course with me, heading to the dining room probably. “You can sit next to me.”

I glance back at Jack, and his smile is soft. He loves his sister. When his gaze lifts to mine, I know he loves me too. A little thrill winds through me. This already feels one hundred times better than dinner with Luke’s dad.

My mom and Cathy chat about work on the way into the dining room. Jack grabs the chair on the other side of me. Robert comes in, and his eyes, just like Lucy’s and Jack’s, study me.

What does he see? Sean’s daughter? His son’s girlfriend? Or maybe someone he needs information from? Because isn’t that what all the fathers want from me? Information?

CHAPTER 25

Touch and Go

Harper

I stare out the car window at the lights passing by as Jack drives us to the carnival at the school. The court has to be on stage for the opening and then we’ll be free to hang out. Which is encouraged so we get votes.

“Everything okay?” Jack reaches across the car and takes my hand in his, putting our joined hands on his thigh. His eyes remain on the road.

I drag in a breath and smile, thinking about dinner. It was a nice break from the usual stress. And my mom was there. “Your family is nice.”

He smiles and glances toward me. “I’m glad you think so. You weren’t put off by my mom’s talk about birth control and births at the table?”

I laugh, because as Cathy discussed it, Lucy nodded along like she had heard all of it before. It wasn’t anything inappropriate. “Nothing my mom hasn’t discussed with me a thousand times. I don’t think either of our moms would approve of our current methods.”

“Of course they would.” He squeezes my hand. “Birth control pills are an excellent form, plus we got tested before and we’re monogamous.”

I laugh. “You might be but I’m not.”

“But you’re only with us. It counts.” Jack turns toward the high school.

My nerves kick in. I’m not ready to be in front of everyone again. To be put on display. It’s easier than the spanking was, but I’m still not looking forward to it.

“Your dad seems nice.” I need to distract myself and still be prepared for Zach’s presence.

“Dad’s a good guy.” Jack frowns slightly, and he sighs. He squeezes my hand and glances my way. “I don’t know if he was directly involved in your father’s death though. We know my dad told your dad about the meeting. He may have not known about anything else. We also know that Eli’s dad wasn’t there.”

I nod and rest my head against the car seat. “I won’t hold you guys accountable for your fathers’ actions. You aren’t your fathers.”

A small shiver goes through me. Alumni will be attending tonight. Meaning Luke’s father might show up. What does it mean that Sidney slept with him? What’s her plan?

Jack gives me a sly look. “Eli will come over a little later tonight, and he can sneak in.”

My insides heat at Jack’s words. I’m excited to find out what being with just the two of them will be like. “You two have shared a girl before?”

“Yeah.” He looks at me. “Does that bother you?”

I shrug and glance out the window. My heart clenches a little, but they didn’t love her. They both love me.

“If you need us to slow down at any point, just let us know.” Jack gives my hand another squeeze. “We’ve got the rest of our lives, sweetheart.”

Warmth spreads through me. It seems like so long.

“It’s not that. I’m excited about our night, but I have to get through this carnival first.”

We’re pulling into the parking lot as I speak, and my hands tremble.

“I won’t let you out of my sight. Promise.” He pulls into a parking space.

The school looks dark and ominous tonight since everything is set up in the field near it. I don’t know what to think as we get out of the car. When Jack rounds to my side, I step into his arms and let him hold me close.