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“Why not?” Jacob says, grinning. His silvery eyes have turned a shade of gold as he continues staring up at the tree. “If we’re doing a Christmas tree this year, we might as well do it right.”
I shouldn’t get too excited, I tell myself as a part of me wants to dance around at the idea of having a tree that’s as magical as the one standing before me. I still need to confess the truth to Jacob.
“Do you want to eat something?” Jacob says.
“Chestnuts!” I say without a thought. “I smelled them the moment we got out of the car.”
“Sure,” he says. “Anything else? How about some fudge and Christmas candies? I know you like sweet treats and there’s plenty being sold around here.”
“Oh, you’d buy me some?”
“Of course,” Cole says, smiling brightly. “Anything you want, love.” His grin stretches and deepens his scars, making his face appear scarier. People around us stare and point at him, but he ignores them all.
Stepping closer, I wrap my arms around him.
Cole must feel their gaze on him. I’m sure he doesn’t want to be in a crowded place like this where people can point at him openly but he’s staying here because of me. He’s keeping me company to make me happy.
My arms tighten around him. Who cares what his face looks like? Cole has a heart of gold and I’m glad he’s given me the chance to see it.
“Hey, are you okay?” Cole asks, gently caressing my back.
“Yeah, I just wanted to hug you.”
He drops a kiss on my head and holds me close.
“Are you guys coming or what?” Jacob asks, gesturing toward the food stalls in the corner.
“Yeah,” Cole replies, stepping away from me.
“Stay with her,” Jacob commands, fixing his gaze on Kai. “We’ll be back with the snacks.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll keep her safe.” Kai turns toward me as Jacob and Cole walk away. “Why did you hug Cole like that?” he asks.
“I didn’t like the way people were staring at him,” I say. “They don’t have the right to judge him without knowing who he is. I wanted to protect him.”
Kai leans in, his deep brown eyes boring deep into mine. “You really care about him.”
“I do. And, it’s not just him. I care about you and Jacob too.”
A sigh escapes him as he closes his eyes. Next moment, he pulls me into a tight hug. “You’re the one I’ve been waiting for,” he whispers in my ear, biting the shell lightly.
A shiver runs down my body. “Kai...” I moan as a familiar throb erupts in my belly.
Raising his head, he stares at me for a moment before capturing my lips in a searing kiss. His touch makes me blind to the world as I drown in his addictive scent.
The kiss leaves me breathless.
“They’re already coming back,” Kai says, looking over my head. “Listen, Winter. Can you do me a favor?” An urgent tone infuses his voice.
“Sure. Anything.”
“Ask Cole to go skating with you,” he says breathlessly.
“Huh?”
“Cole has always loved it since he was a kid,” Kai spills the words as fast as he can while his brothers beeline toward us. “He hasn’t gone skating after the incident that left those scars on his face. He’d never agree to go out there by himself but if you ask him, I’m sure he’ll agree. You’re the only one who makes him this happy. Can you do it for him?”
“I haven’t skied over the past couple of years,” I confess, feeling nervous. “I’m rusty as hell, but if Cole doesn’t mind, I’d love to skate with him.”
