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A laugh snorts through my nose, and I quickly reply.
Haddy
I should’ve brought you along as backup.
Gigi
You don’t need backup. It’s going to be fine.
Haddy
I know. It’s just so awkward. I feel like a teenager again.
“Why are you laughing?” Gavin’s voice draws my eyes away from the device.
Blinking up at him, I think about how he’s been since the start of this entire… Adventure? Surprise? Happy accident?
He’s been by my side the whole time, comforting me when I’m afraid, threatening to pulverize anyone who would threaten me, placing his large hands over the baby as we sleep.
He even came with me tonight to stand by my side, protecting me.
All of it has pretty much sold my heart to him, but when he offered to go to Japan with me just so I wouldn’t have to give up my dream trip.I want our baby’s mom to follow her passion…It was pretty much a done deal at that point.
“Gigi just reminded me how my parents got pregnant with me.”
His full lips curl attractively. “I haven’t heard that one.”
For a moment, I gaze at his face, his square jaw dusted with scruff, that dimple, those straight white teeth, the shaggy brown hair, and sexy blue eyes holding mine.
I kind of forget what I was saying, which has never happened to me before.
His brow quirks. “You okay?”
I huff a laugh, shaking my head. “I lost my train of thought.”
A knowing expression crosses his face. “It happens.”
Clearing my lusty thoughts, I look up at the massive concrete mansion where I grew up. So many happy memories occurred here. I love this place.
“They hooked up after my aunt Dylan’s wedding,” I explain. “It was just supposed to be a one-time thing, but instead, they got me. A big, life-changing surprise.”
“Sounds like we’ve got something in common.” He covers my hand with his large one as we walk up the drive. “Don’t worry, Princess. I’ve got you.”
“I wouldn’t be so confident if I were you. My dad can be a bit… overprotective.”
“You don’t have to tell me.” He laughs under his breath, and I frown, wondering what that means.
I can’t remember Gav spending one-on-one time with my dad at Christmas. I guess Mav told him, probably teasing him, getting him ready for tonight. My dad’s favorite line is from the movieClueless, “I’ve got a 45 and a shovel…”
“Mom can smooth things over.” I give him a reassuring pat. “She’s always had that way with him.”
“I like your dad. He seems like a fun guy.”
Nodding, I smile up at him. “I can see the two of you getting along. Under the right circumstances.”
I don’t even have a chance to knock before the door opens and my mother pulls me into her arms.
“I don’t know why we have to go so long between visits,” she groans, squeezing me so tightly, I’m scared she’s going to feel the baby. “We live in the same city.”
