Page 53 of The Prettiest Outlaw

“But Jia ate his ass up. Then you ate his ass up. But the kicker was your mother eating his ass up.”

We both laughed.

“I thought Mrs. Hill…Natalya was gonna box his ass,” I confessed.

“Me, too. She was so pissed. I told you she was always nice to me.”

We were both quiet for a few moments.

“You sold out of your cupcakes and cookies,” I reminded her.

“I did.” She grinned at me.

“Aye, after whooping my father’s ass for you, I’m feeling like you might be my person.”

She couldn’t stop laughing. When she finally pulled herself together, she said, “After you watching you mollywhop that dude, I’m thinking I might be your person, too.”

She stood from the chair, moved around the desk to me, and wrapped her arms around my waist. I draped my arms around her shoulders.

“And you are definitely my person.”

I lifted her chin then placed my lips on hers. I kissed her deeply.

The little former hellion, the party girl, the prettiest of the Outlaw sisters… this girl had my heart.

Four MonthsLater

It was a backyard barbecue to celebrate the end of the summer season, and the birth of Jianna and Dolton’s son, Gino Giovanni Hill. Like most backyard barbecues, the stage was set for the genders to intermingle with each other. I sat at the table with my sisters and the other women.

“How’s school going?” Jianna asked as she adjusted the blanket before switching baby Gino to the other breast.

“It’s going well. I still like baking, so that’s a win.”

“That’s a huge surprise,” my mother commented. “You never used to stick to anything. I’m so glad you finally found your thing, baby girl.”

I gave her a genuine grin. “Thanks, Mom. Thanks for not giving up on me before I found it.”

“You’re welcome. I have to admit I’m very glad that you’re off my payroll, and on Nico’s.”

Everybody laughed.

“Cold world,” Jia told her.

“That is cold, Mom.” I seconded.

“She does have a point, though,” Ravyn added.

“Oh. So, you were listening?” I asked her. “I’m surprised you could follow the conversation with the way your eyes keep following Dale.”

She blushed deeply.

“Leave her alone,” Natalya Hill chided. “That’s how you act when you’re in love.”

I grinned at my friend. While I was mired down in my grief, Ravyn was pursuing love, and she found it. She met Dale at an entrepreneur’s symposium, and apparently, they’d been stuck like glue ever since. I was pretty sure that Ravyn would announce an engagement soon.

“And you should know with the way you keep peeking over there at Nico.” Jianna called me out.

I sighed because she was right. I was peeking at Nico, but that was because he was so gorgeous. His entire vibe demanded attention.

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