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When I left, I knew I loved Hunter more than Raith meant to me. Our friendship was once in a lifetime, and I couldn’t tell him that I wanted Hunter more than I wanted him in my life. When Raith realized something was happening between us, he made it clear that I’d lose them if I acted on it.
I had no idea that Hunter getting married would affect me so much, but after hearing she had twins with that dipshit, I lost all hope of ever reconnecting. For years, I’ve loathed young children until I saw Hunter with Taylor, and it melted my hardened heart.
“Taylor is spirited, just like his mom at that age,” I smirk, turning toward my house as I twirl the keyring around my finger. “Damn, I might love kids after all. I think I’m gonna love being back home.”
Before I can get inside, my cell rings. At first glance, I start not to answer it, but then it hits me who’s calling. I can’t accept it fast enough because this guy has some explaining to do.
“Why in the hell didn’t you tell me Hunter lives next door?” I’m practically yelling at him.
“You never asked,” Raith answers with a grumble.
“If I had known she was around, I would’ve asked a lot of questions.”
“Like what?” Raith senses my nervousness, and I can hear his next words before he says them. “I mean, you do understand she’s still off limits.”
I bristle, refusing to let him think he knows me that well. “Seriously? Of course, I do; besides, she’s married. Right?”
“Yeah,” Raith’s voice fades.
“She is still married, right?” I press the phone into my ear, thinking I can’t hear his answer, but there’s no sound. I pull my cell away and check it to see if I have service or lost the call. “Raith?”
“No, she’s not married.” Raith breathes heavily. “It’s a long story.”
I nod, taking the hint. “Alright, well, I have my keys. I appreciate you helping me.”
“It’s all good, we’ll catch up in a few, and I’ll give you all the gossip in town.” He chuckles.
“Oh, I enjoyed the parade. The floats were incredible.” I can’t help but grin sheepishly at my inside joke, although I haven’t a doubt Raith wouldn’t laugh at it.
“Parade? What parade?” Raith mumbles.
“Gotta go; talk later, dude.” I immediately think of the perfectly shaped balloons from my welcoming party of one.
“Naw, man. Are you talking about my little sister?” Raith’s voice quivers when he’s getting heated. “You have to tell me what she did?”
“She’s your twin, you were born two minutes before her, and she’s not so little anymore.” I squeeze my eyes shut, imagining her gorgeous body once more.
“What the fuck is going on?” Raith roars, anger filling every word. I knew him all too well and knew this would get his goat.
“She had an escaped prisoner she had to catch quickly, which left her running around the yard in a towel but just, so you know, I’m not complaining.” I hold a hand up, trying to keep from laughing.
“What the actual fu-” I hang up, leaving Raith to rage on.
Chapter 3
Hunter
“Taylor!” I yell, working my way through the first floor. Of course, the back door is still open, and the television is turned up as loud as it’ll go. I shut it off, scanning the room for my toddler.
Mia sits on the step to the kitchen, giggling uncontrollably. “Have you seen your brother?”
“No-yes.” She laughs cutely. I kneel down, tickling her tummy as I turn my sights toward the kitchen and Taylor’s favorite hiding place, the pantry.
“Taylor,” I tap lightly on the door, opening it to peek inside to find him sitting, buck naked with a box of Cereal O’s.
He grins as he shoves handfuls into his mouth. “Yeah, Momma.”
“Seriously? That’s all you’ve got for me.” I cross my arms, hoping he understands how much trouble he’s caused.
