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My heart stalls in my chest. I was wrong. Maybe hiding behind the screen of her phone makes it just as easy as the darkness of my bedroom.
Me: Name it, Court. Anything.
I mean that. Quickly, Courtney has become someone I would do anything for. I’m not diving into why that is. I don’t want to overcomplicate this. I’m going with the flow. Following her lead. It doesn’t feel much like we’re faking this anymore. It’s been a few weeks since this started, and already it’s more.
Just more.
She replies with a face emoji with hands covering her eyes. I leave it at that until I get home tonight and call her. I won’t let her hide from what she wants. If what she wants is me, even better. Only a fool would pass up a chance to give that woman experiences she’s been too shy to take for herself until now.
My momma didn’t raise no fool.
I’ll give her whatever she needs.
Fake relationship or not, that’s real. It’s as real as it gets and if my words aren’t enough to prove that, just listen to the rapid beat of my heart when I think about or talk about her, and my cock, well, I’ve been hard since last night, hell, for weeks, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
CHAPTER
ELEVEN
Courtney
The kids and the grandparents have gone home for the night. Carol and Raymond took Ada, Finn, Orion, Blakely, Beckham, and Caden. They seemed confident that they could handle all six kids on their own. Alyssa’s mom took Ivy, and Deacon’s parents took Brynlee, Remi, and Leo. That leaves the twins, who are three months old, left with the rest of us.
“Ladies’ night!” Palmer announces.
“Yes!” Ramsey cheers.
“This is the first time none of us has been pregnant in ages,” Alyssa says, holding up her drink.
“Right?” Crosby agrees.
“About that,” Scarlett speaks up. Her face is red, and she takes a sip from her water bottle.
“What?” all the ladies shriek. Everyone descends on her as they offer hugs of congratulations.
“Everyone but Scarlett.” Kennedy laughs. “Sorry, babe. We’ll have one for you.”
“That is the least that we can do,” Jade says, holding her drink with a nod toward Scarlett.
“How far along are you?” Crosby asks.
“We just found out, so it’s early. I go to the doctor next week. If my calculations are correct,” Scarlett answers, “I'm thinking six weeks or so.”
“I’m so happy for you. Does he know?” Jordyn asks, nodding toward where the brothers and Deacon are all gathered in the opposite corner. I smile when I see Brooks and Sterling, both with a twin in their arms.
“Yeah, he knows. We’re excited,” Scarlett says.
“Will there ever really be a time when one of us isn’t pregnant?” Stella asks.
“It’s gonna be a while,” Palmer admits.
“We love you, Scar, but we’re still drinking,” Ramsey tells her, laughing. “Kid free means these mommas get a break. You’ll understand all too soon.”
Scarlett’s shoulders shake with silent laughter. “It’s fine, and I get it. I’ll live vicariously through you. In fact, I’ll be the bartender.” She stands and walks over to the fridge and grabs a tray to pour shots.
I don’t know what they are, but they taste like pineapple and coconut and they’re delicious.
“So, Courtney.” Jordyn grins. “How are things going with Merrick?”
