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"No, the doctor did absolutely not say you could drink a shot after dinner for digestion."
"He said if it relaxes me, I can."
"He was talking about wine."
Jake leaned into me. "Babe, what's wrong? Talk to me."
I looked sideways at him. There were so many things, I didn’t know where to start. Vince showing up today, making it clear he wasn't firmly in my past like I thought he was. Him threatening Maddox, and of course the news that Jake was searching for a CEO. It was all overwhelming.
I'd been determined to enjoy this evening with Jake, but it seemed like it wasn't possible.
"Just a tough day," I muttered. And here I was, serving him another incomplete truth. I didn't like it.
He frowned, nodding. I knew he didn't buy it.
"Fine, I won't drink anything!" Abe sounded exasperated.
"Thank you," Jeannie said. I hadn't heard her sound so stern, not once since I met her. “And, Jake, you're not drinking any either, or your grandfather might get ideas."
"I didn't ask for one in the first place."
Jeannie turned to Abe, putting a hand on her hip. "So, you were lying to me?"
"No, I was just trying to soften the situation. Jake clearlywantssome."
Jeannie exploded.
Jake grinned. "If they fight in front of you, you’re truly part of the family. Want to go to the kitchen and get some more of the approved iced tea?"
"Yeah, let's get away." I felt honored to be considered a family member, but eavesdropping on their argument was weird.
Once in the kitchen, Jake took the iced tea from the fridge and some huge ice cubes from the freezer. They had fruit in them. He also picked some mint leaves from the plant Jeannie had at the window.
"Does she have a special recipe for this?" I asked.
"Yes. And messing it up is not an option."
We didn't go back to the living room once he was done sprinkling the mint leaves. Instead, he caught my chin, looking at me.
"Are we okay?"
"Oh, yes. It's just been a long day."
A small smile took his lips. He looked at one corner of my mouth, then the other. "I'm glad you're here tonight."
"I'm happy too," I admitted. "We should probably be going back to the living room. I'm in the mood for that cheesecake."
"Sure, let's go." He sounded...dangerous.
"You want to add something?"
"Yeah. I’m in the mood foryou."
“Jake!”
I loved this man so completely. He was the first person I could see spending the rest of my life with. Perhaps it was the way he cared for those around him, or his overall sexiness? Whichever, or both, Jake Whitley was wedged deep into my heart and my body.
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