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That should be interesting. I love hearing about different countries and cultures.
“So you and Liam, huh?” Ava grins. “I knew it. You two were way too invested in one-upping each other for there not to be sexual attraction between you.”
“You didn’t say anything,” I remind her.
“I know. Part of me wondered if it was wishful thinking, hoping my best friend would fall in love with my brother-in-law.”
“Who said anything about love?” I ask her.
She lifts a brow. “I know you. You don’t give yourself lightly. And I already know he’s head over heels in love with you.”
“You do? How?”
She tells me about his coming to see her and Myles that Sunday for help. And my chest twists a little more.
“Oh.”
“Yeah, he’s smitten. And he should be. Oh I’m so happy right now.” She claps her hands together.
“Which is more than I can say for Liam.” I can see him still scowling in the kitchen. He’s trying to talk to his mom but she’s shaking her head. And Eli and Holden are grinning at him. His other brothers – Linc and Brooks, are waving at me through the window.
I wave back. And Liam scowls a little more.
“I think he thought we’d be able to spend more time together,” I say to Ava, who’s smiling at his obvious annoyance.
“Well you can after the party. You’ll just have to go to his cabin.”
“That’s what he said, but that’s rude. I can’t leave Ariel to sleep alone, can I?”
“I guess not.” Ava wrinkles her nose. “But where there’s a will there’s a way.” She grins at me. “I think this place has some magic about it. It’s where Myles and I first admitted we felt something for each other.”
As though he knows he’s being talked about, Myles walks out to join us on the patio, carrying Charlie. I jump up and kiss his round, sticky cheek. Charlie’s that is. Myles’ cheek is more stubbled than sticky as I discover when I kiss him, too.
“I need to change his diaper,” he tells us. “I’m going to take him down to the cabin and let him have a nap, too.”
“I’ll join you in a minute,” Ava says smiling at him. He nods but there’s some unspoken words there. She’s already told me they have the best sex when Charlie is napping. Apparently, the time limit really concentrates Myles’ mind.
“Hey,” Liam says, walking out to the patio. He’s managed to regain his composure and is looking his usual happy-go-lucky self. “Let’s go for a walk after you settle into the cabin,” he says. “I’ll show you around the place.”
“I bet you will.” Ava grins.
“I’m forty fucking years old and I can’t even be alone with my girlfriend for the weekend,” he tells her, lifting a brow. “So don’t push me.”
Okay, so he’s still annoyed. And it’s kind of hot if I’m honest. I stand and turn toward him, sliding my hand onto his face. His jaw is so tight I could bounce a ball off it.
“We can go for lots of walks,” I tell him. “Until our legs fall off.”
The ghost of a smile passes his lips. “That sounds like a challenge.”
“And I’m out.” Ava grins at us. “I need to go before Myles falls asleep.”
“Don’t you mean Charlie?” I ask her.
“Sadly not.” She grins. “I’ll see you in a while.”
“Sure.”
She follows the same path as Myles and Charlie did, and before long she disappears into the tree line that leads to the cabins. She’s already told me that they were built by the Salinger brothers themselves, each of them designing them to their own needs. They’re not huge and luxurious but they reflect their personalities.
