Page 16 of Sweet Heart for the Bear

“I see, well, my dear, tell me, do you believe in magic?” Uzzi asks.

“Sure. Why not?” she shrugs.

“Then I would highly recommend you sign up. But right now, the app is by invitation only.”

“Oh, well, here’s my number and my sisters’ numbers. Invite away,” she says and takes his phone.

I want to snatch it from her and delete Carina’s number, but how can I?

If she wants to use a dating app, I certainly can’t stop her.

“That would be fantastic. Wunderbar!” Uncle Uzzi exclaims.

But I’m not excited or happy about this.

In fact, I’m growling.

“Wow. Is that your stomach? Eat up. It really is delicious,” MJ says nodding at my pizza.

Fuck.

I just dip my chin and grab a slice, shoving half of it in my mouth.

Only, it’s hot.Like really freaking hot.

So, of course, I make a spectacle of myself.

I start to gasp and hiss.

“MJ! Don’t kill our customers. Not everyone can swallow their food straight from the oven,” Carina tsks, coming over and patting my back while offering me a glass of ice water.

“I’m not! I mean, I didn’t know he was going to take such a big bite while it was still smoking,” she says, and she’s not wrong.

I don’t know what’s worse. The fact I can’t seem to swallow my food like a normal person, or that my cock is getting even harder with every pat of her hand on my back.

Geezus.

“Are you okay, Horace?” Uzzi asks and I glare at him.

“Should I call an ambulance?” Carina asks, and I can scent her alarm.

Shit.

It’s difficult, but I manage to swallow.

Barely.

I clear my throat, trying not to choke in front ofCarina,of all people. That would be a hell of a first impression.

“No, I’m fine. Really, I’m okay,” I assure them, my voice a little rough. “I can be a Bear about food.”

Onlyhalfjoking.

Carina’s eyes flicker, lips twitching just slightly at the joke. Like she wants to smile but won’t let herself.

Meanwhile, MJ, who clearly has no fear, gives me a smirk and says, “Wow. Chew slowly next time, buddy.”

I grin at the death glare Carina shoots her, as if MJ has personally betrayed the family by pointing out my near-death experience.

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