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“I hope you’re kidding.”
“Don’t worry, Mr. Silver; this nutcracker knows what she’s doing. And she can protect you from anything lurking beyond that front door.”
“You’re pointing to the back.”
Her head snapped in that direction, and we both laughed out loud.
“Why do you want to be a cop?” I asked.
“It’s a rebellious act against my doctor parents. They’re not pleased health care wasn’t my calling, but they’re trying. It hasn’t been easy...”
She trailed off. A distant look passed over her face. I wanted to ask more about her parents, but a cheer sounded from the bar, and she snapped out of her daze, pasting a smile on her face.
“So, now that we’ve established you don’t have twin daughters, is there a wife in the picture?”
A hearty chuckle left me as I locked eyes with hers, letting go of the question I wanted to ask her. Instead, I leaned in and heard my chest vibrate. “Let’s make something clear. I would never cheat on my wife with any twin or triplet. So no, I’m not involved with anyone.”
“One-night stands only?” she asked.
“Are you offering?”
“Would you take it?”
I leaned back.
“A stupid man wouldn’t.”
She must have liked that. Her big brown eyes widened, reflecting the Christmas lights around us.
“You look cute when you’re feisty, but it won’t suit you in law enforcement.”
“Why is that?”
“Criminals will eat you up.”
“I didn’t know you did background checks on nutcrackers… I guess that’s how you know I’m going into law enforcement.”
“We verify all the nuts out there.”
“Interesting.”
Laughter and conversation floated across the room, where my siblings and cousins mingled at the bar. Hunter sat between two ladies, happily chatting with Scar and Cash, my younger brothers. I looked at my company and grinned from ear to ear. Laura was incomparable to Cece and Candy.
“You have a fan on the other side.” Laura pointed to a sitting area near the Christmas tree.
I looked over at the two-way fireplace and spotted Emma, sneaking glances at us while sipping on hot chocolate.
“That’s my little cousin, Emma, with my parents, aunt, and uncle.”
Laura pulled her shoulders inward.
“I love family Christmas.”
“Yet, you’re here on a job.”
“I’m here because I need the money.”
“Fair enough. Hopefully, you’ll find time to enjoy the hills.”
