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“I'd like that.” We made our way into the house.“Are you sure there isn't more than one in there?”
“I know, right? I’m the size of a small car.”
For the next hour I watched as Saffron drank three mugs of warm milk and ate at least a pound of cookies. I realized she was pregnant, but I didn't know anyone could eat that much in so short a time. When they left, Logan had her wrapped tightly in his arms since she was half asleep. Bastian and I watched from the door as he helped her into the car and with a quick wave, he climbed in himself and drove off.
We closed up the house and went to bed where Bastian edged up next to me. “So, what do you think of the Duprees?”
“I like them a lot.”I said sleepily.
“Yeah, they seem like really good people. Very welcoming.”
My eyes found his. “They were, weren't they?”
“Yes, but it was nice.”
“It was.” I shifted so I was leaning over him. “I'm really glad you're here.”
He flipped me to lay under him and when his mouth took mine, yep, I was really, really glad he was here.
***
By Wednesday, Bastian and I were unpacked enough to take Saffron and Broderick up on their offers. After breakfast, Broderick stopped by the house to take Bastian to the site and as Broderick waited in the kitchen with a cup of coffee, Bastian stuck his head into the bedroom.
“Have fun today. If you need anything, call me.”
“Okay. Are you excited to see Broderick's house?”
“I am. I can't lie. I'm really eager to get my hands involved in a project.”
I joined him at the door, my fingers gripping the waistband of his jeans.“I'm happy you have work and that it's with Broderick. I like him.”
His arms came around me.“Me too.”
***
An hour later Saffron and I were walking down the main street in town. I worried the walk might send her into labor, but she seemed completely unconcerned.
Saffron spoke up from my side.“I have to warn you we are a very small town, so you and Bastian are big news. We don't get newcomers here often, so please don't mind the stares. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they dedicated a festival to you.”
“A festival?”
“Yes, we are festival-crazy in Harrington. I think it's because we have no other major forms of entertainment, so we make our own.”
“I did notice the flyers for the swordfish festival coming up.”
A big smile spread over Saffron's face in response.“That is my favorite festival.”
“Swordfish, really?”
She looked at me and laughed.“Exactly, that was how I felt about the festival, since I hate swordfish. Well, I don't have a problem with the actual fish. In fact, I caught one once and let it go.”
“So why do you like that festival now?”
She gestured to a bench and once we both sat, she turned to me.“Four years ago I was given the job as crowd controller for the swordfish festival.”
I looked around at that, which brought a laugh from Saffron.“Again, exactly how I felt. What crowds? Anyway, there I was working the ‘crowds’and I see Logan flirting with Chastity, who can come across about as friendly as a rattlesnake and since Logan didn't speak to me then, well, I had just had all I could take.”
“Logan didn't speak to you?”
