Total pages in book: 77
Estimated words: 74330 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 372(@200wpm)___ 297(@250wpm)___ 248(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 74330 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 372(@200wpm)___ 297(@250wpm)___ 248(@300wpm)
“Thanks, man. I’m nervous, but damn, I can’t wait. I wasn’t sure I would ever have more kids. Hell, I wasn’t sure I’d ever let myself fall again, but here we are.”
I nod in understanding. I know all too well what it feels like to have something you never thought you would. In my case, I never thought that I would have it again. Tucker steps forward to the window, and I follow him to the next available teller.
An hour later, everything on my list is marked off. I’m back in the truck headed home when Dad calls. “Hey, I’m almost back home.”
“We wanted to see if we could go ahead and leave with the girls?”
“Yeah, that’s fine. Tell them I love them and to be good.”
“They’re angels,” he responds.
“Sure they are.” I chuckle. “Be safe.”
“We will. You do the same.”
“Thanks, Dad.” He doesn’t mention that I’m going out with Laken tonight, but he knows that I am. I’m grateful he didn’t mention it in front of the twins. They would have insisted that they go. I love my daughters. I do. I love them with every inch of my soul, but I need Laken. I need some time with her, and tonight is finally our chance.
An idea pops into my head. Dialing her number, I wait for her to answer as I guide my truck to park behind her building.
“Hey, I was just thinking about you.”
“You’re all I think about,” I counter.
“Grayson.” The way she breathes my name has my cock twitching in my shorts.
“Can you meet me at the back door?”
“Sure. Wait. My back door?”
“That’s the one.”
“Are you here?”
“Come down and find out.” She squeals and tells me she’ll be right down. Not a minute later, the back door to her building is flying open, and she’s launching herself at me. Her legs wrap around my waist, and her arms wrap around my neck.
“I don’t know why you’re here, but I’ll take it,” she says, burying her face in my neck.
“I’m on my way home from the store, and I wanted to see you.”
“I missed you too, Gray,” she says, kissing me loudly on the lips. “Wait.” She pulls back to look at me. “Where are the girls?” She tries to move out of my arms, and I grip her ass a little tighter, holding her to me.
“Mom and Dad wanted to take them to Billings with them. They just left.”
“So we can start date night now?” she asks.
“Well, yes, but I have a back seat full of groceries.”
“I’ll follow you home.”
“Pack a bag first.”
She nods. “Already done.” She kisses me one more time and loosens her legs, and I let her.
“Drive safe. I’ll see you soon.”
“I’m right behind you.” She smiles up at me, and my heart does that thing it does whenever she’s near. It’s like it skips a beat, squeezes, and flips over all at the same time.
“How about I follow you?” I ask her.
She grins. “Fine, you twisted my arm. Let me grab my stuff.” She darts back inside, and I head back to my truck. Her excitement is infectious and a relief. I’m glad she’s just as excited about our time together as I am. Not that I needed validation, but that makes this—me falling for her—so much easier. She’s in this just as deep as I am. We need to tell the girls soon. I don’t know how much longer I can pretend she’s not someone special to me in front of them.
Scrolling through my phone while I wait, I get a notification for a new post from the MC Scoop. I hate that I follow Tate’s blog, but Laken and I have been a hot topic, so it’s something I feel like I need to watch.
The latest from the MC Scoop.
A tryst, you say?
I think so!
It appears that our fire chief and resident bookstore owner are indulging in a little alone time. Rumor has it they shared quite the greeting earlier today. Things are definitely heating up between the two.
Stay tuned for more Grayken!
“Dinner was delicious,” Laken says, pushing away from the table.
“I know my way around the grill,” I boast, making her laugh.
“So modest,” she teases.
“Hey, when you’ve got it, you’ve got it.”
“Stop.” She’s laughing as she tosses the dishtowel at me.
“How about we take a drive?” I want nothing more than to take her up to my room to ravish her, but that’s not what I want her to think this is. She’s not some hidden booty call when I don’t have my daughters. As long as I’m spending time with her, the rest will come. Besides, she’s staying with me tonight. I know that I’m going to bed with her snuggled in my arms. However, it’s just after eight, and even though I’d love nothing more, it’s too early to go to bed just yet.