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“You didn’t ask about Henry.”
Roy lifts his brow. “Is there something that I should have asked?”
“No, I guess there isn’t.”
The door opens, and Penelope peeks out, her cheeks pink.
“C’mere,” I rasp, sliding out so the moment she’s within reach, I can grab her and pull her into my lap.
“Sebastian!” she protests, giggling.
And fuck if that’s not the most magical sound in the world.
“Yes?”
“I can’t sit here.”
“Why the fuck not?”
“Because.”
“That’s a lousy answer, Birdy. Besides, it’s the only open chair in here, so I guess you’re out of options.” Pulling her closer to me, I lean my chin against her shoulder, my eyes meeting Roy’s. “Play it for her.”
With a press of a few buttons, the sound of piano playing spreads through the room, and shortly after, Penelope’s voice kicks in. I watch her face intently as she listens to herself sing.
That smile falls, her face turning serious, but I can see the wonder in her gaze, the tilt of her head. Her palms cover mine, squeezing them tightly.
“You’ve got some pretty raw talent there, lady. I hope your professors at college know how to appreciate it.”
Penelope lets out a nervous chuckle, “Not really. I’m a piano major with a focus on education.”
“Really? So you’re not singing?”
“Only for myself.” She tilts her head back, resting it against my chest. “Or when Sebastian takes me to karaoke.”
“Sebastian?” Roy’s gaze shifts from Penelope to me. “Singing karaoke? This Sebastian?”
“What’s so strange about that?”
“Besides the fact that you hate karaoke?”
“I don’t hate it,” I mutter, rubbing the back of my head. “I just find it irritating when people are lousy singers and screech from the top of their lungs.”
Roy bursts out laughing. “But of course.”
Glaring at him, I shift my attention to Penelope. “Did you like it?”
That smile I love so much flashes on her face. “You know I did.”
“You sure you don’t want to play with me?” I tease.
She shifts slightly, that curvy ass rubbing against my crotch and making my jeans way too tight. “I thought you told your mom that you don’t want to record anything.”
“We’re not recording. Not really. This would be just for fun.” I lift my hand, sliding a runaway strand behind her ear. “Besides, you know I’d never say no to playing with you.”
Penelope lets out a sigh. “Fine, we can go and play.”
I nuzzle her neck, nibbling at her soft skin playfully. “Don’t sound so resigned.”
