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Her eyes light up and she smiles wide. Her finger is still in her mouth as she says, “Hi.”
Blaire tries to get Britney to say my name.
“Britney. Can you say hi, Jaden?” She caresses her daughter’s cheek, then kisses it.
Britney shies away for a moment, then I open my hand and lay the polar bear in it for her to take. She stretches her arm and I hand her the toy.
Blaire coaxes her, “Say thank you to Jaden, honey.”
Britney smiles shyly, then whispers, “Tank you… Jaddy.”
Blaire’s eyes widen as she looks at Preston, then at me. I shrug.
“Awe, that’s my sweet princess,” Preston chimes in. He looks at me and says, “I hope you like your new name,” He nudges me with his elbow and we all chuckle.
“She can call me whatever she’s comfortable with. I don’t mind at all.” I smile and hold out my palm, hoping she’ll tap it.
Her sweet blue eyes meet mine, then she pats my hand with hers. Instantly, my heart thumps faster and erupts with love for Britney. I want to hug her, but I know I need to wait for when she’s more comfortable with me being around.
Britney reaches for Preston, and he takes her from Blaire. I slip my arm around Blaire’s waist and pinch her hip. She tilts her head up to me and smiles wide.
“Well, we hate to run, but…” Preston bends over and snags two bags from the floor. He looks at me and says, “She’s got more stuff than I do.” He rolls his eyes and jiggles Britney on his hip.
“Don’t ya?” He touches his daughter’s forehead with his. She giggles.
“You know she can walk,” Blaire says.
“I know, but she’s going to be grown and too big to carry too soon.” Preston slides the bags on his shoulder and situates his daughter on the opposite hip.
“Time to go,” he says and walks toward the front door.
“Mama,” Britney calls out and holds her arms to Blaire. She takes her from Preston and hugs her tight, kissing her over and over.
“Be a good girl for Daddy this week. I love you.”
“Dada,” Britney says and reaches for Preston. He takes her and we all walk out onto the front porch.
“See you next week, Blaire. Good seeing you again, Jaden. Take good care of her.” He nods Blaire’s direction.
“Always,” I say and wave toward Britney. She smiles, then buries her face in Preston’s shoulder.
My heart tightens a tiny bit when Blaire hugs Preston, and then he kisses her cheek. I’m not really the jealous type, and I know they have a forever bond with their daughter. I need to get used to seeing them exchange pleasantries like this. When he and Britney have driven off, I turn to Blaire.
“I think that went okay.” I nod.
“Yes, it went fantastic, baby.”
I yank her into my arms. Before she can utter another word, I cover her mouth with mine, dipping my tongue between her soft lips.
Her hands lock around my neck, and she kisses me back, moaning as her tongue tangles with mine and our kiss goes on and on.
I lean against the railing, keeping her in my arms. Our eyes meet, and I swear I’d do whatever this incredible woman asks of me. I’m putty in her hands.
“Jaden.” Blaire drags her hands from around my neck and cups my face with them.
“Kitten.” I’m hard as ever and want to take her right to her bedroom, but I need to talk with her about moving our relationship to the next level. I may be young, but I know I want to be with her forever. Releasing my embrace, I take her hands in mine.
“Let’s go inside. I have something to ask you.”
