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“No way! Tell me more!” She wrapped her feet around my waist, anchoring herself to me.

“Maybe another time. I have to introduce Logan to everyone, honey.”

“My daddy calls Mommy his honeybee. Did you know that?” She was looking at Logan now, who smiled sweetly.

“I did not. That’s so sweet. Do you know why?” Alice nodded her head, her curls bouncing with the quick movement.

“Because she’s sweet as honey and annoyin’ as a bee. At least, that’s what Daddy says.” I choked on my laughter because it sounded exactly like something my brother would say.

I put her down, and she waved at us as she ran off, calling for Douglas, who was playing with King, throwing the Golden Retreiver a ball as far as he could.

“I love her.” Logan sighed, watching wistfully.

Does she want kids, too?

Do I want kids?

Am I ready to settle down with her?

At the tent, we ran into my brothers first. All three of them were standing in the corner hiding, nursing beers like we hadn’t all thrown our names away at bars or after parties. Things were different now. They were all family men now, fathers—or soon to be, in Gage’s case.

“He brought the girl!” Dante cheered, clinking his beer with Gage, who smirked.

“Whatever. Logan, these are my dipshit brothers. Please excuse their lack of manners. They were raised in the south.” She grinned, nervousness flickering in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared when Archer pulled her in for a hug.

“It’s so good to meet the one who finally tamed him. Kudos to you, Logan. And don’t forget you were raised in the same house, asshole.” He shoved my chest, and I took a staggering step back, watching as Dante and Gage introduced themselves and made my girl feel at ease amongst a sea of strangers.

I love my family.

“Let me grab, Kenna. She’s runnin’ around here somewhere. Looks like a chicken without a head,” he muttered the last bit while searching for his wife, who was behind him.

“You talkin’ about me again, Archie?” She sauntered over, a glass of champagne sparkling in her grasp, her green eyes slitted in a glare.

“Only good things, dove.” She rolled her eyes and stepped away from Archer to hug Logan, who was watching everything with wide eyes.

“It’s so nice to meet you, honey. I’m McKenna, but please call me Kenna. I’m married to this idiot.” She jabbed a finger behind her at Archer, who grinned, not the least bit insulted.

“You say it like it’s a bad thin’.”

“Sometimes, it is.” Kenna was smiling from ear to ear despite the jab. “Come on. Let me introduce you to the rest of the family. They are dyin’ to meet you!” She grabbed Logan by the elbow and whisked her away, leaving me with my very curious brothers.

“She the one?” Gage asked, handing me a beer, which I gratefully took. I needed something to take the edge off my nerves.

“Yup. Wouldn’t have brought her if she wasn’t.” He nodded, and Archer’s stupid grin widened.

“You movin’ back home, then?” Everyone wanted me back in Honey Magnolia, but I wasn’t ready.

“I have the team. Not makin’ a two-hour commute every day.” He and Dante nodded in understanding.

“What are you goin’ to do after the team? You can’t play ball forever.” Dante knew firsthand the physical tolls of playing at a professional level.

“I’ll move back and coach or somethin’. Can’t see myself runnin’ a farm.” I shrugged, looking for Logan, who was surrounded by Kenna, Brooklyn, and Carter. She was smiling, her body no longer tense.

They loved her, just like I promised. So far, I had yet to break one, and I didn’t plan on breaking one anytime soon.

I wanted her to know she wasn’t ever goin’ to be alone again—not with me.

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