Page 129 of The Reluctant Wife

"He has changed since meeting Imelda. Not that it stopped him from trying to interfere in my love life," I throw down my cards.

"You’re folding?" Sinclair lowers his chin.

"Best to quit while I’m ahead."

"Agree." He follows my lead.

"Hmm." Brody considers his cards, then lays them face up on the table.

A slow smile curves Tyler’s face, then he turns his cards face up.

We take in the cards. It’s an eight of hearts, a seven of hearts, a six of hearts, a five of hearts, and a four of hearts. "A fucking straight flush?" Brody glowers at him.

Tyler moves the poker chips closer. "Better luck next time." He rises to his feet, then yawns.

"You’re leaving?" Brody looks disappointed. "I was hoping you’d have another beer before you head home."

"That’s my quota for the day."

"You’re not driving, so why not have another?" Brody seems genuinely taken aback.

"Because I need to be up early? Serene’s up at five a.m. most days, and I want to be able to get her dressed and feed her breakfast before I drop her off at school."

"You’re a wonderful dad." My wife glides into the room. She’s dressed in jeans and a plaid shirt, but her stance is regal. She halts next to me and puts a hand on my shoulder. Warmth seeps into my bloodstream. My heart kicks up into high gear, as it always does when she’s around.

I look up at her. "Missed you, baby."

She bends down, and we kiss. Soft and sweet, and so fucking erotic. Her scent fills my senses, and my pulse rate spikes. I wrap my arm about her waist and pull her closer.

"Jeez, you guys, get a room," Brody says in disgust.

My wife trembles, and fuck, if I don’t want to pull her in my lap. She straightens and looks at me with shining eyes. Her features are flushed, her lips swollen, and damn, if that doesn’t fill me with pride.

She smiles, then looks at Tyler. "I may have found a nanny for you."

"A nanny?" He looks at her with skepticism.

"You’re still looking for one, I assume?"

Tyler nods slowly. "Though, at this point, I’ve given up hope of finding anyone Serene likes."

"She’s an old friend; I can vouch for her. I gave her your address, so she’ll be at your place for an interview tomorrow at five p.m. Hope that’s okay?"

"Oh, that’s good." Tyler yawns again. "Although, I’m not holding my breath."

"You might be surprised," my wife says with a small smile.

Tyler merely laughs, then looks around at the rest of us. "Right then, I’m off." He pockets his phone, meets the others at the door, and walks out.

"That’s an evil smile." I scan my wife’s features. "What are you up to Empress?"

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