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Taking a step back, I smiled widely. "Right. No one's going to see me freshly kissed by you anytime soon, so you can get that out of your mind."
He groaned. "You’re right. But I can’t wait for the team to know.”
I was still a bit uneasy thinking about what would happen if this didn't work between the two of us. Would the team start taking sides?
Oh, Jesus, Kimberly. Stop worrying. You'll take things as they come.
"Okay. But I’ve got to warn you. If we’re going to make this super official, there is no way I can keep you out of the next Maxwell gathering."
He threw his head back with a laugh. "I'm more than ready for that."
Chapter Twenty-Three
Kimberly
Iloved, loved, lovedmy family. Typically, during the harsh Chicago winters, we huddled indoors, either in my aunt and uncle's house or at Tate's because they were the most accommodating and could fit all of us comfortably. But when the weather allowed, we always took the party outdoors.
We went to Tate's, as usual. It was an incredibly warm day for the end of March, but he said he’d put a lot of heaters around the yard anyway.
"Your brother doesn't mind everyone coming to his house?" Drake asked.
"Mind? Of course not. We’re family. You don't mind when your sister comes over."
"No, but it’s just me and my sister. Between all of you, there are how many? Six?"
"Eight," I said.
"Wow. And everyone has a significant other?"
"Yep. Except for Reese. Do you need me to walk you through who's who?" I asked.
“No, chances are I'll forget anyway. Once I talk to everyone and I can put a face to their name, it’ll be easier.”
We stepped into the front yard, but instead of going up the stairs, we veered to the left.
“Are we not ringing the bell?" Drake asked.
