I raise a brow. Summer’s cheeks turn pink as she faces away from me, toward the stage farther down by the water where most of the crowd is gathered. The sun is high in the sky, and the smell of taco trucks, funnel cakes, and a mix of other delicious food fills the air. Summer’s bikini bottoms are cheeky, showing off the bottom part of her butt.
No way. Savannah thinks me holding the baby is attractive. Does Summer think that?
I sway back and forth with the baby. Summer’s eyes slowly trail back over to us like she just can’t look away.
“Her name is Luna.”
Savannah nods, chewing on her fingernail and grinning. “How old is she?”
“Uh, I’m not sure. She was born on Labor Day.”
Summer licks her lips, still staring at Luna. Actually, she’s staring at my chest and biceps.
Interesting.
Alani comes up behind the girls with Koa. “Thank you so much! Sorry about that. Did she stay asleep?”
I nod. “Yeah, she’s cozy. I think she likes me.”
Alani smiles. “Uncle Dayton’s arms must be comfy.” She turns to face Summer and Savannah. “Hi, I’m Alani. The baby is my husband’s, not his. He’s fair game.”
Savannah laughs, extending a hand. “We know Dayton actually. It would be wild to find out he happened to have a kid this whole time. I’m Sav.”
She and Alani shake hands before Summer extends hers.
“I’m Summer. Your baby is adorable.”
“I know, right? She looks just like her daddy. He gets hit on so much when he takes her for a walk without me. Babies are the biggest chick magnets.”
Mia and Juniper say hello and introduce themselves to Alani.
“She looks just like you,” Mia says.
“Thank you! She’s my little mini muffin.”
Having never held a baby before, I didn’t realize that women found it so attractive. I don’t normally have any trouble getting female attention, except for this particular one who actively despises me. This is the first time in my life I’ve noticed her staring at me like she can’t force her eyes away.
“Well, I’ll see you ladies later. I could use some exercise.” I turn to walk toward the beach.
Alani and Savannah both laugh. I turn back around, grinning. Luna stirs in my arms again. I sway back and forth with her until she settles down.
Alani raises her brows. “I’m impressed.”
Reed jogs up to the group. He’s shirtless, grinning widely. “Don’t be stealing my girl, Copeland.”
He’s a good-looking motherfucker and almostas tall as me. We met when I was in college. Their popular coffee and margaritas stand is usually run by someone else, but they’re in town for the event helping out.
“Too late. She’s a big fan of Uncle Dayton’s arms,” Alani says, lifting up on her tiptoes to kiss her husband.
“I don’t think she’s alone in that,” Juniper jokes.
chapter thirteen
Summer
Ithink my ovulation week must have started early because I cannot peel my eyes away from Dayton. He could sell tickets to women all over the world just to sit and watch him hold the tiny baby girl sleeping, all cuddled up against his chest.
He’s the biggest jerk on this island. He’s a menace.
