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“Yes, Daddy.”

I snuggle into his lap while he continues to feed me apples. When I finish, the sound of the fireplace and the warmth of his body have me falling asleep in no time.

Chapter 16

Joe

This boy. He’s asleep in my arms and softly snoring.

Can anything be any better than this?

Well, maybe if the Christmas music wasn’t still playing on the stupid radio. I swear, if I hear “Frosty the Snowman” one more time, I’m going to throw that thing out the window.

My phone rings and Izzy stirs, so I’m quick to grab it. I meant to silence it, but I end up answering instead. Good thing, because Leo would kill me if I ignored him.

“How’s he doing?”

“Good,” I whisper.

“Why are you whispering?”

“Because he’s sleeping.”

“Then go to a different room.”

If I tell him he’s sleeping on my lap right now, I’ll never hear the end of it.

“The power’s out, and I don’t want to leave the fireplace.”

“The power’s out! How long? How much battery do you have? Is that why Iz didn’t answer me? Is his phone dead? Why isn’t your phone dead?” I wait for him to finish ranting.

“You done?”

“Fine, I’m done.”

“The power went out early yesterday, and I’ve been saving my battery for emergencies.”

“There should be a power brick in my nightstand. I can’t say if it will have any charge, though. It’s been a while. Oh, and don’t go in there. Have Iz do it.”

“I won’t.”

“Good, then I won’t have to explain to you what a?—”

“I just said I wouldn’t.”

“Good call.” He pauses before whispering, “Was Izzy okay when the power went out?”

“Not really. I had to hold him, and he doesn’t like it when he can’t see me.” I can practically hear Leo nodding like he understands. “Why was he so upset?”

“Huh, oh. Not my story to tell. Just be careful with him. He likes older men and has daddy issues.”

“I’m not going to hurt him.”

“I know. It’s just I worry about him, and he doesn’t have anyone else to look after him.”

I’ve been looking after him for years.

“It’s fine.” I need a subject change before he asks about something more personal. “I hope you don’t mind that we decorated without you.”

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