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“You’re killing me,” I whisper.
She lets out a chuckle. “I’m not doing anything.”
“Yes, you are.” The corner of my mouth lifts. “And you’re enjoying it.”
She gives me a playful look. “No, I’m just making you work for it.”
My smile widens. “I love a challenge, and you’re worth every torturous moment.”
I follow Everleigh to the back, and when Vincent sees me, he lets out a happy shriek. My boy shoots up and runs toward me. Never before has anyone looked so happy to see me.
Lifting him off his feet, I hold him against my chest. “Are you ready to get a suit like Daddy’s?”
Excitedly, he says, “Yes!”
“Give Mommy a kiss goodbye,” I order.
He leans toward Everleigh and presses a wet kiss to her cheek. “Bye, Mommy.”
“Bye, baby. Be good for Daddy.”
Worry fills her eyes as she follows us to the door, and it has me saying, “I’ll message you every ten minutes. We won’t be gone longer than two hours.”
She nods, and putting on a brave face, she forces a smile to her mouth.
Before I can stop myself, I lean down and press a kiss to her lips. It’s quick, but it packs one hell of a punch.
Our eyes lock briefly before I say, “I can’t wait for the third date.”
Her smile turns natural. “Me too.”
With my heart overflowing from happiness, I walk to the G-Wagon with my son for our first outing.
Chapter 40
Everleigh
Watching Alek drive away with our son, I’m filled with anxiety.
You need to give them alone time together.
I chew on my thumbnail as I stand by the door, my eyes following the G-Wagon down the road.
God, it’s going to be a long two hours.
Suddenly the brake lights go on, and a second later, the vehicle makes a U-turn.
Did they forget something?
Alek double parks the G-Wagon, and lowering the window, he calls out, “Lock up and come with us.”
My eyebrows fly up. “Really?”
He lets out a chuckle as he nods. “Yeah. I hate knowing you’ll be worried the entire time we’re gone.”
I let out a happy shriek, and rushing to the counter, I grab my handbag. Thankfully, Peter is already leaving the store, and I can lock up quickly.
I hurry to the passenger side, yank the door open, and climb inside. Giving Alek a happy smile, I say, “Thank you.”
