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Jack reached over and silenced me with a quick kiss. “You have nothing to apologize for. Now let’s go see how Hannah’s doing.”

We hurried into the hospital. Derek, Rhys, and Griffin were in the waiting area near the emergency room. “She’s already had an x-ray. It’s a minor fracture,” Derek announced.

He looked among us and shook his head as he let out a deep sigh. “For fuck’s sake, nobody told me how hard it was to be a father.”

Jack gave him a back-slapping hug, and Rhys chuckled, offering, “I get it, man.”

We all waited at the hospital until Hannah was discharged. Even though Derek and Jack pointed out that Rhys was not obligated to wait, he insisted it was best for him to drive since his SUV had more space than Jack’s truck.

After she came out, a little loopy from some pain meds, and we were all getting situated, she looked from Jack to me. “Don’t be stupid. You better stay with McKenna tonight.”

My face was on fire. Griffin looked over at me with a lopsided grin. “We all know.”

Rhys glanced at Jack. “Just don’t make me kick your ass.”

As soon as we walked into my house, Jack kicked the door shut and spun me around. He caged me between his arms as he stared down at me.

“Buckle up. I need you. Now.” His voice verged on a growl as he dipped his head and nibbled lightly on my ear.

Delicious shivers raced over my skin. “I missed you so much,” I whispered between kisses.

It started fast, with us tumbling into deep kisses where we couldn’t get enough of each other, gasping for breath between and yanking at each other’s clothes. Everything slowed down after Jack bundled me into his arms and carried me into the bedroom.

We took our time exploring each other with lazy, sensual kisses. Jack’s lips left hot brands on my belly. His fingers stretched me open, bringing me to a sharp climax. I slid my thumb over the precum rolling out of his cock, savoring the salty, earthy flavor of it. His eyes were dark when he laced his fingers with mine and stretched my arms over my head. My legs curled around his hips as he notched himself at my entrance and filled me in a slow, delicious slide. My orgasm reverberated in my bones. I could feel the beat of his heart as he went taut, and his release filled me.

We curled up together, drowsing together on the bed. I didn’t want to get up. At all. Ever.

But my stomach growled. Jack chuckled. “Should we get some food?”

I rolled my head to the side, smiling at him. “I think so.”

Chapter Thirty-Six

Jack

When I woke the following morning, McKenna was soft and warm beside me with one of her knees thrown over mine. Her fingers traced lazy circles on my chest. I rested my hand over her palm and opened my eyes.

Her eyes met mine. “Are you sure about this?”

I knew what she meant. “Absolutely. I love you.”

After we got out of bed, I called Derek to check on Hannah. He reported she was doing great and enjoying the opportunity to order him around and have him get things for her while she rested on the couch.

Hannah insisted on getting on the phone. “How are you doing?” she asked before I could get a word in.

“I think that question should be for you.”

“I’m fine. Ibuprofen is more than enough to help with my ankle. I already talked to the school because Dad didn’t know he was supposed to call.” I could hear her rolling her eyes. I heard Derek in the background pointing out that he didn’t know the school protocol. She ignored him. “I’m getting my crutches today, and I’ll go to school tomorrow. Fiona says she can still pick me up and take me to school. How was your night?”

“Uh, fine.” I did not want to discuss my intimate night with McKenna with my niece.

Her laughter was sly. “You love her, right?” Her tone got serious.

“I do,” I said somberly.

“Good. I’m glad you’re not being a dumbass anymore.”

A few minutes later, McKenna handed me a cup of coffee. “Hannah called me a dumbass,” I offered with a grin.

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