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Ruby swats at him. “No, don’t be mean.”
Ford grins and tucks the squirming kitten in the front pocket of his flannel. “See ya, honey.”
Without a second look at me, he’s out the door and pounding down the porch steps.
“What’s wrong with Ford?” Ruby asks, drifting to Charlie’s side.
I rub the knot brewing in my temple. The urge to go after my twin and kick some sense into him is tempting. “That’s what I’d like to fucking know.”
“He’s going through something,” Charlie adds. He glares at me. “You both are.”
I grumble. “He’s acting like an asshole.”
“Then you two stay the hell away from each other.” Charlie grins. “Or you settle it like you did when y’all were kids. Fists out in the cornfield. Either way, fucking focus. We got shit to do.”
We do.
I leave the house, intent on dealing with the wolf, but Ruby’s words repeat in my head.
You have to tell her.
The thought hits me in the gut.
What the fuck am I doing sneaking around with Dakota again? Acting like we’re faking it, when for me, it’s never been fake.
Maybe Ford’s right, maybe I am distracted by Dakota, but I don’t give a shit. She makes me feel like I deserve my life, instead of trying to hide away from it.
I cross the ranch in whip-quick speed, my heart damn near beating out of my chest when I enter the lodge.
Dakota’s in the kitchen, putting her newest sonogram photo on the fridge, and I’m hit by an undeniable feeling about how damn right it looks there.
Hearing me, she turns. Her smile lights up her face. “I hope it’s okay,” she says, gesturing at the photo. “I’ll get my own place soon, but for now…”
“Better than okay.” I band my arms around her waist and drop my mouth to hers. When I pull back, my gaze catches onthe glossy pages of theResurrection Reviewout on the counter. “What’s this?”
“Apartment hunting,” she says, and the breath leaves my lungs. “I have a tour set up next week. One of those lofts on Main.”
I frown. “Cupcake.”
She shakes her head, reading my mind. “I have to go sometime, Davis.”
“I don’t like it.” At this point, there’s no way in hell she’s moving out. If I have my way, never.
I tighten my grip, pull her closer, running a hand over the curve of her belly. “I likethis. You here, against me.”
Her lips part, those stunning dark eyes widening.
“Whole town thinks we’re dating. Stede too,” I rasp against her mouth. “Might as well make it official.”
“Oh, yeah?” she breathes. “Fake it for the town?”
My heart pounds, but my voice is sure. “No. It’s never been fake for me.”
Dakota freezes in my arms. “Then what was it?” She sounds breathless.
Love.
Always has been.
