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Nox notices me before I'm even fully in the room. His eyes roam over my body, and flair when he notices I'm in his clothes. Then a smirk comes over his face as he walks to the table with more breakfast. Colton and Isla turn to see what Nox is looking at and smile at me.?
Nox studies me for a bit longer. Shit, I completely forgot about the nightmare from last night. One that he was witness to. “Come join us, sweetie,” Isla beams. “The boys made us breakfast.”?
Nox stares incredulously at his brother, who has a shit-eating grin plastered on his face. “Uh, what exactly did Colton help with?” All eyes turn to Nox, taking the attention off me. Thank you, Isla, for the well-needed distraction.?
“I set the table, made the coffee, and was here for moral support.”?
Nox levels him with a playful glare, then walks to his seat at the large round table and pulls out the chair next to him.?
I take a seat and notice a cup of coffee already waiting for me, along with water and two Tylenol. My heart does a little flip at his thoughtfulness.?
“How you feelin' this morning?” Colton jokes as he grabs himself several pieces of French toast.?
“Could be better,” I groan, biting into a slice of crispy bacon.Mmm… so damn good.?
I look to Nox to say thanks, but it appears my moan was audible by the way he’s staring at my mouth. So I shove the rest of it in and chew, and try my hardest to ignore his gaze.?
“Really good. Thank you,” I say, reaching for another.?
“You three must’ve gotten home late. I didn’t hear you come in.”?
Colton chuckles. “You mean, you didn’t hear Emerson’s T. Swift concert in the hallway?”?
I throw my napkin at his face. “I did not!”?
“Oh, you did, and it was…fantastic. Never took you as a Swiftie.” He smirks and raises his phone, as if he has video evidence.?
“I swear, Colton, if you ever show that to anyone, you will lose some of your favorite parts.”?
“Sooo, you’re not denying it?”?
I kick out my leg, making direct contact with his shin. Without shoes on, I know it does nothing, but it is enough that he starts laughing and we’re able to change the topic.?
Even Isla is laughing, and I love how comfortable we all are around the table together. Hangover aside, there isn’t another way I’d like to spend my Sunday mornings.?
Nox clears his throat, grabbing all of our attention. “Well, since you’re all here, I guess now is the best time to tell you all… I got on the ticket for the New Year's Eve fight,” he says with a grin.?
“Holy shit! Are you for real?” I squeak, jumping from my chair and throwing my arms around him.?
He nods, smiling as we all say our praises. Our pride fills the room.?
I whisper into his ear, “I'm so proud. You deserve it.”?
He tilts his head, so our eyes meet. “I want you ringside.”?
“You couldn’t stop me from being there if you tried, Champ.” I smile brightly, then practically skip back to my chair.?
“Oh, Len, I'm so proud of you. You’ve worked so hard—” She stops as emotion takes over.?
“Thanks, Ma,” Nox says, reaching for her hand.?
“Hell yes, bro. You’re going to kick ass.” The smile on Colton’s face is contagious, and I can't help but smile wider.?
“Alright, enough mushy shit. Let’s eat before this all gets cold,” Nox grumbles, trying to dodge the sentiments being thrown around.?
* * *
After several servingsof eggs and bacon, your girl is feeling like a new woman, as Colton is busy trying to fill me in on the details of our night. I guess I really did drink a little too much.?
