Page 461 of Ruthless Court

“Definitely.”

“Definitely.”

Her hands come up.

For one second I think she's pushing me away.

Instead, they grip the front of my coat.

“You're an idiot.”

“Frequently.”

“You flew across the country.”

“Yeah.”

“In a snowstorm.”

“I deeply regret the weather portion.”

She laughs through whatever is building in her eyes.

“And you went to Dad.”

“Man to man.”

Her expression shifts.

“My father loves that phrase.”

“So does mine.”

“You told him not to talk basketball?”

“I threatened to leave if he did.”

Her mouth falls open.

“You did not.”

“I was respectful.”

“How respectful?”

“I may have called him old man.”

“Kane.”

“And suggested future father-in-law.”

She jerks backward.

“You WHAT?”

I finally grin.

“He took it well.”