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Maya's eyes darted between them for a few beats. Then her lips turned up into a devilish smile. "I think there are a few things I need to know. For instance, what's happening here?" She motioned between Rafe and her. Addy's smile grew so big it almost hurt. Just as she was about to respond, Rafe's voice came out husky and sexy. "We're together."
"Well, now, look at that." Maya responded.
Addy's cheeks burned hot. They shouldn't, but she was the first in their family, of this generation, to bring home someone special. And, that's what this felt like. Bringing home someone special. She suddenly felt a pang of sadness that her parents weren't here today to meet Rafe. She'd absolutely love to introduce them to Rafe. Maybe they’d come up for a visit soon.
Maya sized them up. Standing before her as if they were waiting for approval, hand in hand. Maya smiled her big bright sassy smile and nodded. "You two look good together."
Addy let out a short breath. She'd actually held it for a moment. Sometimes, Maya was unpredictable. Not in a bad way, but in a way that she'd say exactly what was on her mind. She was just like Aunt Jax in that way. Myles was more like Uncle Dodge in that he didn't say much. But when he did say something, it had merit.
Addy turned to see Rafe grinning. "It's because of Addy. She makes me look good."
Maya laughed. It was an out loud laugh. "Right. So, come on. Tate's waiting for you two."
Addy and Rafe followed Maya to her Jeep. It was a four door, so easy to get into. She picked the backseat because she didn't want Rafe to have to sit in the back.
"Addy, I can sit back there if you want to chat with Maya." His husky voice floated over her. It did things to her. She shook her head, as much to clear her thoughts from what his voice did to her as to tell him no. "I'm good, Rafe. Sit up front. Maya and I can chat while I'm in the back seat too. And, honestly, it's only been a week since we've seen each other."
He watched her climb in, then set her laptop case on the floor in front of her legs. Before he closed the door, he winked at her and that did more than his voice did. She smiled at him and he closed his eyes. Hopefully that was a good thing.
Rafe climbed in the seat in front of her. Maya in the driver's seat. She easily maneuvered them from the lot where the hangars were and to the road that led them into Glen Hollow and the HOG.
"What's been going on here, Maya?"
Maya shrugged and looked at her in the mirror. "Myles and Spencer are guarding the senator. Henry went home to help Everleigh with the horses. They're having another baby soon."
"Really, who?"
"Queen. Can you believe that?"
"Wow. That's awesome."
She saw Rafe turn as Maya chatted and she giggled. "Rafe, Queenie is one of the horses. Henry and Everleigh have rescued abused horses and they've now set out to breed them and sell the foals. Some of the horses they rescued actually have great pedigrees. That was a bonus."
"That's admirable. I'd like to go see them. I haven't been around horses in years."
Maya nodded. "First Tate. I promised. But once you're settled in, we can go out and see them. I love visiting their farm."
Addy asked, "Have they set a wedding date yet?"
Maya shook her head. "Not that I've heard. But that doesn't mean they haven't. I was called out on a short mission to help rescue a woman kidnapped by her ex-husband."
"How short?"
"In and out. Literally, only one over-night."
"Sweet."
Maya pulled into the driveway at the HOG, waved her key card to open the gate and drove to the back of the building where their garage doors were located.
She pulled into her spot in the garage and Addy unbuckled her seat belt and started opening the door when it opened on its own.
Rafe stood with his hand out to her and a sexy grin on his face. "It's time you let me use my manners."
She took his hand, a smile on her face that bunched her cheeks. It felt good to smile so often. She was generally a happy person, but she'd never had someone special make her smile so often. "Thank you."
He bent down and kissed her lips. He went to the back of the Jeep and opened the tailgate, pulled his bag from the back then took her hand as they entered the HOG. Maya had already gone inside.
As they neared the door, Rafe looked around the garage with its posters and decorations and whistled. "This is beautiful."
