Page 57 of Bossy Baby

Hayley smiled. “I’m ready.”

Mac took the bag from Hayley’s good hand. “Playtime, dinner, bath, and cuddles?”

“Yes.” Hayley looked up and batted his eyes. “I was good today.”

Barking out a laugh, Mac gazed down at his boy. “Were you? So I didn’t see you trying to hide the spray bottle and cloth under the counter while I was on the phone?”

“Crap.” Hayley huffed. “But Daddy—”

“Daddy?”

Mac had just opened the door when he heard the other voice. He pushed Hayley back into the shop and slammed the door shut before he rushed forward. Mac grabbed the guy by the throat, lifting him off his feet.

All Mac could see was red.

If someone thought they’d get to him through Hayley, they were badly mistaken.

The guy didn’t struggle, though. He patted Mac’s shoulders with his hands.

Why wasn’t the guy trying to defend himself?

Mac loosened his hold. Barely. Enough for the man to be able to answer some questions.

“Who are you?” Mac demanded.

The guy smiled. Fucking smiled at Mac. “Why don’t you ask your boy, Daddy?”

Behind him the door opened. Fuck, he needed Hayley to stay inside where it was safe.

“Jayme?” Hayley questioned softly.

Jayme, apparently, waved his hand. “Hey, baby bro.”

No!Fuck no, Mac did not just attack Hayley’s brother. Hayley was going to think he was mental.

“It’s okay, Mac. This dork is one of my brothers.”

Mac gently set Hayley’s brother back on the ground. He even tried to straighten the guy’s shirt. Mac was at a loss as what to say. How to explain his actions.

“So, Daddy,” Jayme said, while rocking back on his heels. “Hayley didn’t tell us about that.” He lowered his eyes.

If Mac wasn’t mistaken, Jayme was checking out Mac’s package.

The little shit even licked his lips. “And I can see why now.”

“Don’t you hit on him!”

Mac’s tiny spitfire came barreling up to them. He pushed Jayme back before standing right in front of Mac.

“Hey, hey,” Jayme said. “We can share. He looks big enough to give us both a good roll—”

“If you finish that sentence, I’m going to give Mac permission to do, well, whatever it was he was going to do.” Hayley even stomped his foot.

Having no idea what was happening, Mac laid his hand on Hayley’s shoulder.

Hayley deflated. He turned to peer up at Mac. “This!” He pointed back at Jayme. “This is why I didn’t tell my mom any more than that we were dating. I knew Jayme would come down here to check you out.”

“Sweet boy.” Mac cupped Hayley’s cheek. “You know I only have eyes for you.” Mac glared over at Jayme to see the other guy smiling. He winked at Mac and Mac was glad Hayley hadn’t seen that.

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