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“Why don’t you give that one to Livie?” he suggested. “Unless you’ve licked it.”

She glanced to the cookie in hand and smiled wider. “Maybe.”

Jax laughed. He couldn’t help it. “I guess it’s yours then. Why don’t you go into the kitchen and get her one? We’re almost done here.”

She popped the cookie in her mouth and scurried off. Shaking his head, Jax turned his attention back to Livie.

“Come over for dinner tonight.”

Livie’s eyes widened. “Are you telling me or asking?”

“Which one will get you there?” he joked.

Livie stood and crossed the room to stare out the narrow, floor-to-ceiling window. “You’re making this impossible.”

As much as he wanted to go to her, to touch her, he kept his distance and let her battle with herself. She’d come around to finally realizing she couldn’t keep him at a distance forever.

“I’m actually making this simple,” he corrected.

She rubbed her forehead and let out a sigh. Oh, how sweet this was to get Miss Prim and Proper tied up in knots. The front door opened and closed just as Piper came rushing back through.

Jax turned toward the foyer to see Jade nearly get mauled by a toddler.

“Oh, cookies for me?” Jade asked.

“This is for Livie,” Piper stated as she ran into the living room. “But I’ll grab you one.”

She handed Livie the snickerdoodle and off she went again just as fast. Jade laughed. “I wish I had that energy.”

“I’m sorry she’s running in your house. She’s excited to share her homemade treats with you guys, plus she’s had a few too many.”

Jade set her keys and her purse on the entryway table and stepped into the living room. “So, did you come just to share cookies or are you returning Olivia’s shoes?”

“Jade,” Melanie scolded as she came in behind her friend.

With a shrug, Jade smirked and continued to stare at Jax just as Piper came back and handed over the treat.

“It was a legitimate question,” Jade defended.

Piper paid no attention to the adult conversation as she sat down on the floor and attempted to tie her shoe. Apparently, it had come undone in all her sprints, but she was still learning so she would be occupied for a bit.

“I’m actually keeping the shoes and the stained suit until she comes to dinner.”

Livie muttered something behind him, something akin to “jerk” and “impossible.” She was crazy about him.

“What are you making?” Jade asked.

“Would you shut up,” Livie exclaimed. “You’re not helping.”

Jax caught Jade’s wink. “Oh, I think I’m being very helpful. A hunky guy is offering dinner and he’s holding your things hostage. What’s there to think about?”

“We’ll watch Piper for the evening,” Melanie contributed with a naughty grin. Who knew the shy, quiet one of the bunch could be an instigator? Jax loved these friends.

“A sleepover?” Piper squealed.

“No.” Livie stepped forward, her hands up. “No sleepovers. I’ll do dinner—”

“And dessert,” Jax supplied.

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