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He touched his forehead to mine. “I wanted to set the place on fire.”
I moved my head back and stared incredulously. “Are you serious?”
“You’re attachment to it was making me crazy.”
“I can’t just get over the past.”
“I’m not asking you to. I don’t want you to live there. That’s all.”
“I can’t. You won’t let me.” I cupped his face. “I missed you.”
“That’s good to hear.” He situated me so my back was to his front once again. “I’d rather you skip helping Holt finish up the garage.”
“I’m going to be the receptionist when it opens.”
“Does he know that?”
“I mentioned it in passing.” A rush of air escaped me, my body going lax. “Hey. What about your case?”
“Trial is in two days.”
“Shouldn’t you be working on that?”
“I’ve got a guy on it.” He rested his chin on my shoulder. “I have other things I’d rather be doing,” he said seductively.
“But you have to win,” I protested.
“I have to do my best. And I have a plan.”
“Shouldn’t you be working on it?”
“Are you trying to get out of sex?”
“Would I do something stupid like that?”
“You sure you don’t want me to work?”
“Will you kiss me or not?”
“In front of our son?”
I turned to him, my voice barely a whisper. “Is that how you really feel?”
He stroked my cheek. “You already know that.”
“I want that for him, but I don’t want you to feel obligated.”
“Little dude is my buddy.” His gaze was fond as he looked over at Blake.
“That’s different than a child,” I said quietly.
“I’m going to take care of both of you,” he promised. “And you’re going to take care of me.”
“Not until he’s asleep.” I winked, and he kissed my nose.
“Bedtime.” He moved to get up, but I stopped him.
“One day—I’m not ready yet—I want to marry you.”
