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“As much as I want to, we need to get these pies done.”
He pouts.
“Granny would never let us live it down,” I add.
He sighs, pulling back.
“Okay, so what are you going to do while I shower?”
“Well, once we’re done picking up this mess, I need to go to the diner and get more ingredients. We can’t use those burnt crusts.”
He passes me a roll of paper towels, and he starts spraying the floor.
“Sounds like a plan.”
We clean up quickly. I toss the crusts in the trash.
“So I guess this is how you can be of service in the kitchen, huh?” I say, amused.
He gives me a puzzled look.
“I cook, and you clean.”
“Sounds like a great deal to me,” he says, lifting me by the waist and stealing another kiss.
“Okay, Hotshot. As much as I enjoy kissing you, we have work to do.”
He lets me down, grinning.
“Yes, ma’am. I’ll make sure to be clean and ready when you come back. There’s some cherry pie waiting to be devoured.”
His voice dips with a double meaning. I wink at him in return.
I give him a peck at the door and head to my van, my step lighter than it’s been in ages.
Now I understand why Gio fought so hard for my sister to remember him.
If he feels even a fraction of what I feel for Xander, I would’ve done the same. I’d burn the world for the love of my life too.
As I drive to the diner, I blast “Cherry Pie” by Warrant and sing every lyric loud and proud.
It’s official.
We have a song.
Chapter 15
Xander
“Hey, Hotshot. Are you ready?” Rain calls from the lobby downstairs. I grab my phone and car keys, then rush out of my room.
“Hey,” I say, reaching the stairs and kissing her sweetly.
“Ready to meet my family?” she asks as we head toward the parking lot.
“Sure. Can’t wait,” I say, genuinely excited. I’ve already met Ruin and Granny. How bad caneveryone else be?
“Fair warning, my brothers can be…” She pauses, searching for the right word. “Intense.”
