Page 45 of Coastal Rewind

My phone lit up in my hand with an incoming video call. Ryleigh’s name flashed along with a picture of her on her birthday in that sinful green dress. I stared at the contact image for a brief moment before answering the call.

MJ’s smiling face took up the entire screen.

“Hey, little man.” My mood instantly lifted at the sight of him.

“Hi, Dad!”

“How was school?” I settled back into the bed and propped my head up with one arm behind it.

“It was good. We got to play outside like all day and then Ryleigh picked me up and we got ice cream.”

“Sounds like fun.”

“It was. She got peanut butter and I got vanilla with rainbow sprinkles.”

“Rainbow sprinkles? Now you’re really going wild.”

He threw his head back with a laugh.

“I’m excited for you to come to Tampa. All the guys are pumped.”

“Can I come to the locker room?”

“Of course. It’s tradition.”

“Yes! I’m gonna go pack!” He dropped the phone on the counter and disappeared.

I heard Ryleigh’s laugh before I saw her enter the frame. Her hair was in two braids with wild pieces hanging out everywhere and her freckles were extra pronounced from all her time in the California sun.

“Hey, Sunshine,” I whispered.

“Hey, Superstar.” She flashed a sheepish smile. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say I made Ryleigh a little nervous. That gave me a lot of satisfaction.

“Are you excited to join us on the road? My little nomad must be itching for some travel,” I said with a little tease in my voice.

“I am excited. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on a plane.”

I hummed. “And how excited are you to be in my bed again?”

She looked down and tucked a stray piece of hair behind her ear. “Maybe a little.”

I gasped. “Ryleigh Kelly, are you insinuating you enjoyed sleeping next to me?”

She rolled her eyes and gave me an exasperated look. “Keep making jokes and you won’t find out what I have planned for you. And you’re going to like it.” She winked and sucked her bottom lip between her teeth.

Fuck, if that look didn’t bring my dick to life.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

A loud sound erupted behind her and she whipped her head around and cackled. “I should probably go help mini-you pack. I’ll see you in two days.” She hung up before I could respond.

I dropped my phone on my chest and closed my eyes.

The day after tomorrow couldn’t come fast enough.

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Ryleigh