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Mine.
We kiss for what feels like hours and seconds all at the same time.He knows I'm still struggling with starting a new relationship.He’s respecting me and giving me the chance to control what happens between us.
“I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a kiss like this.Kissing you is different,” he murmurs against my skin as he kisses up and down my neck.
“Kissing you is different too,” I whisper.The last thing I need is to wake up one of the kids and make them come in search of what the weird noise they’re hearing.“Honestly, I think you’ve given me the best kiss of my life.”
“Good, I’ll make sure to keep doing it.”
Chapter 13
Maverick
“Thanksforpickingmeup to get Sydney’s car,” I say as soon as I get in Peck’s squad car.
“No problem… Though I’d love to know why you were with my sister and why you were at my house?”His brows tug together as he drives me towards the batting cages.
Sydney told me she could ask Peck to take her to get the car, but I could tell she was tired.Instead, I drew her a hot bath and told her to relax while I took care of it.She doesn’t need to constantly worry about everything.
“I was working with Danny on his batting and pitching today.The coach brings me in when kids need extra help.”
“That still doesn’t explain you being at my house.”
“Isn't it Sydney’s house?”I arch a brow.
“Well, yeah, but I live there so…”
“I get it.You’re the protective brother and you want to make sure your sister doesn’t get hurt.”I nod my head because I really do know where he’s coming from.“She panicked when she saw the snow after we finished the baseball lesson.She had already invited me over for dinner as a thank you for working with Danny and not losing it when he hit me with the ball.I'm going to have a nasty bruise, but at least he missed all the important bits.”
I rub at my sore thigh absentmindedly.I don’t think I’ve ever been hit that hard before, even in all my years of playing baseball.
“Dang, he hit you there?”Peck’s brows raise.
“Yeah, took me down to the ground.”I chuckle.“I figured since we were going to the same place and she was uncomfortable with driving in the snow, I’d just give her a ride.It’s not a big deal, Peck.”
“You have a thing for her,” he sighs, never taking his attention off of the road.
“I didn’t say that,” I grumble.
“You didn’t have to.I'm a police officer, Mav.I can tell when someone’s lying to me or not telling me the entire truth.You’re leaving out more of the story and I'm willing to bet it’s because you’re keeping your relationship secret for the kids.”
“Remind me to avoid your presence if I don’t want you to know something.”I grimace at the thought of Pecker knowing everything.
“I get it.We wanted to keep my relationship with Sophia a secret from Colt and Leslie.We wanted to make sure we were solid before they found out.I didn’t want things to get complicated at work if Sophia and I didn’t want to date each other.”
“And now?”
“I love that woman more than life itself.”A proud grin spreads across his face.“She’s perfect.”
“Are you going to move home with her?”
“I’d love nothing more than to move with her, but I'm not sure if that will work.”
“Why not?”
“Well, Sydney needs a lot of help with the kids.If I'm not around, who’s going to help her?”He turns his attention towards me and lifts a brow before focusing back on the road.
Well played, Peck.Well played.
