Page 74 of Does He Know?

“I’m mean, I’d take a go if you agree to be my sugar daddy,” she quips, and this time Roman joins in with the laughter.

“Well, you can be my sweet momma, you know, because of the pies,” Maddox tells her. “I think it’s only fair I’m your sugar daddy.” He winks at Monroe. “We could have some fun with that, Roe.”

“Meh, we better not.” She shoves an enormous piece of pie in her mouth.

“None of you asshats are marrying my sisters.”

Roman stiffens again, and I want to scream in frustration. This day has been perfect, and this silly banter is not going to ruin it.

“Technically, Monroe isn’t your sister,” Lachlan points out.

Forrest glares at Lachlan. “Same as.”

“Anyone want leftovers before I play Tetris to get them in the fridge?” I ask. I still have all three small slices of pie on my plate, but I’m desperate to change the subject.

“Is that a real question?” Roman asks.

I turn to look at him, and he gives me a soft smile. “Umm, yes?”

He tosses his head back in laughter. “Are you hungry?”

“Nope. I can’t even eat this.” I hold up my plate. My stomach swirls with anxiety. I don’t need Roman getting scared about us again.

Roman takes my plate and places it on top of his. He makes a point of using my fork to cut off a big slice of pie.

“I’m in for leftovers,” Forrest says. He stands and makes his way to the kitchen, with Maddox, Legend, and Lachlan on his heels. Monroe winks and heads that way as well.

“Where’s my sugar daddy? I need a back rub,” she calls out. The guys all erupt in laughter that floats to us in the living room.

“You good, baby girl?”

“Yeah, I’m good. I just… don’t need him getting in your head,” I say honestly.

“He’s not,” he assures me. “It was just an off-the-cuff statement. It’s okay.”

I nod. “I missed you.”

“You have no idea, baby.” He runs the pad of his thumb across my bottom lip. “You better go.” He nods toward the kitchen. “I’ll be right in once I finish this.”

“So, what, three bites?” I tease him.

“Lately, you’re the only meal I savor.”

“Lately, you’ve not been savoring me either,” I sass, and stand to go to the kitchen with everyone else.

Roman reaches out and catches my wrist. “Baby girl, you know that your sweet pussy is what I crave. When I came to see you, it just wasn’t the right time. You were upset, and I didn’t drive to see you forthat.”

“And before I left for college?”

“Can a man not just hold his girl anymore?” he asks. He’s teasing, but there’s also truth to his words. He just wanted to be with me, and I appreciate that, but I’m missing his touch.

I crave it.

“Before I leave on Sunday.” I don’t say more, because he nods. He knows what I mean.

“We’ll figure it out, baby girl.”

“See that you do.” I wink, and he releases my wrist, and I join the others in the kitchen. All the guys have a plate, while Monroe sits on the counter by the sink, giving them shit about where they’re putting it.

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