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I kissed them again. “Now?” I arched my brow.
“Yeah. They feel better. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.” I leaned in and kissed her lips. “I’ll go get some ice, and we’ll lay here for the rest of the night.”
“I love that idea.” She smiled.
* * *
One Week Later
Iwas sitting around the bonfire with my brother and cousins when Charlotte walked over.
“Can I talk to you for a second?” she asked.
“Sure.” I stood up and walked back to her house with her.
“I thought you should know that Ava’s mother’s parole was denied. I submitted my report to the court about Ava’s condition and how it stemmed from her mother’s abuse. I also submitted all of Dr. Lenox’s reports. The parole board reviewed it and denied her parole. You may want to thank Shaun as well.”
“Why Shaun?” I furrowed my brows.
“He has a lot of influence in this state and personally knows two of the parole board members. He may or may not have paid them a visit. That’s all I’m saying.” She smirked.
“Thanks for telling me, Charlotte.”
“You’re welcome. Can you do me a favor?”
“Anything.”
She stepped inside the house and picked the baby up from under her activity gym on the floor.
“Can you take her to her daddy? I’m going to take a bath. It’s been a long day.”
“Come here, sweet girl.” I smiled as I took her from Charlotte’s arms.
I walked back to the firepit and sat down with Isabella.
“Hey. Why do you have my baby?” Conner’s brows furrowed.
“Charlotte is taking a bath and asked me to bring her down here with us.”
“Come to Daddy, Princess.” Conner held out his arms.
“Not happening, Conner.” I held Isabella tight. “She’s staying right here with me for a while. If she starts to cry, then I’ll hand her over.” I smirked.
He sat across from the firepit and glared at me.
“You’ll be okay. I promise.” I chuckled. “Oh, by the way. Gabriel and I got the call today. Our motorcycles are finally in.”
“Shit. It’s about time,” Shaun said.
“Awesome news.” Christian smiled. “I can drive you guys tomorrow to pick them up.”
“We appreciate it, cousin.” Gabriel grinned as he held up his beer bottle.
After finishing my beer, I handed the baby to Conner and followed Shaun back to his house.
“Charlotte told me what you did. Thanks, Shaun.”
