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“What? I’m just putting it out there. I mean, it would be nice if I could at least get grandbabies at some point.”

“Mom. Seriously?”

“I’m just kidding. I’m really just kidding.”

Mr. Carter sighed and picked his wife up, carrying her like a newlywed.

“I’m kidnapping my wife. Rune, you go drive these two back over to his place. It’s time they have space for themselves without us hovering.”

“Have I ever told you how much I love you?” I said with a laugh.

“Oh, I’m sure you do. However, we all know that you’re just going to go rest, because nothing is going to be happening underneath that roof. Do you hear me?” he snarled.

“I am loving this,” Rune said with a grin. “Because the more they hover over you, the less they hover over me.”

“We have enough hovering for the both of you.” Mrs. Carter waved. “Actually, all of you get out. It’s time for mommy and daddy time.”

“And on that note, let’s head out,” Rune said quickly as I threw my head back and laughed, ignoring the twinge at my side.

By the time we got to my place, Rune left us with a two-finger salute, and I found myself standing in the entryway, albeit a little sore, with Felicity in my arms.

“Hi there.”

“I can’t believe they left us alone.”

“Why are you whispering?” I asked, holding back a laugh.

“Because I feel like if I say that out loud, they’re just going to show up at any moment. And then I’ll never get rid of them.”

“Your family is pretty amazing,” I said after a moment.

“Your family is too.”

I froze before pushing her hair back from her face. “My family tried to kill you.”

“Your dad isn’t family. Not to speak ill of the dead, but I hate that man. He was never your father. Not in the truest sense of the word. Your family is who you’ve created, and that includes the Carters, the siblings you’ve practically raised, and people like Gray and Kellan and Thatcher. Our friends. We’re creating our own family in this small town of ours, and that’s all that matters. Well, that and the fact that I love you.”

“I love you so fucking much. I never expected you. I was afraid to even want you.”

“I never thought you’d see me. Not that way. I’m so glad that you did.”

“I blame the tiny shorts.”

“Well if it helps, I’m wearing a long dress right now, but I forgot the tiny shorts underneath.”

I froze before slowly running my hands up and down her ass.

“Are you not wearing panties right now?” I growled. “The doctor said I’m not allowed to touch you like that.”

“No the doctor said you’re not allowed to thrust or move or hurt yourself at all. So don’t worry, I’ll take care of myself, and then I’ll be very gentle with you. I asked the doctor. I’m allowed to do that.”

I closed my eyes and counted to ten. “Are you serious right now?”

“I’ll be gentle. I promise. This is what happens when you’re with a younger woman. I have tons of energy.”

“Okay little brat. I’m not that old. I just have a slight knife wound.”

That sobered her up and I wanted to kick myself.