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“In my way.”
“The words are simple, Ford. Say them with me… I’m sorry.” She sounds out the last part.
“Apology accepted.” I steal another kiss before she can argue.
She huffs, trying to wiggle away. “What exactly do I have to apologize for?”
“Running out on me after the fireworks, not giving me a chance to talk.”
“You pushed me away at Tom’s. I was crushed. It took every ounce of courage to even come to your party, and you had another woman in your arms when I walked outside!”
“Tera means nothing to me.”
“I know that now.”
“Timing sucks, but there’s something else you need to know and understand. I don’t see you as a victim, and no amount of ugly in this world could change the way I think about you.”
Her jaw drops, opening and closing a few times before she spouts, “How did you know?”
“I have a specialized skill of reading lips. Usually, I tune it out because everyone deserves their privacy, but today, my focus was lasered in on you.”
“That is intrusive.”
“It is, but I needed all the advantages in my corner.”
“Do you read minds, too?”
“No.”
She purses her lips together, mumbling something.
“Can’t interpret gibberish either.”
Her mouth curls into a small grin. “Any other superpowers?”
“When the time comes, I’ll let you be the judge of that.”
A flush creeps up her cheeks and she drops her forehead to my shoulder.
“Mega-hot when you’re flustered,” I repeat.
“We should probably get back outside before people talk.”
“Let them talk. This is my do-over.” I cup her chin, bringing her face back to mine. “I think you mentioned something about the best two out of three?”
This time she’s ready, tipping up to give me access.
“Consider this your last first kiss, Rowan,” I growl down her throat, sealing my lips over hers.
“This shit is even better the next day.”
“Talon, if you don’t leave some for me, I’ll hurt you,” Jewls warns.
“It’s all men for themselves.”
“I’m pregnant and eating for three. It’s not even nine a.m.”
I round the corner to find the kitchen filled. Jewls sits at the bar, her usual tea in front of her. Major is at her side, his face filled with amusement. Carson and Addie are seated next to her, both grinning. Talon is on the other side of the island, inhaling what looks like leftover macaroni and cheese.
