Page 114 of There Are No Words

Maria licked the crumbs off her lips. “You might be onto something. These are rather good.”

“Of course I’m right.” I wagged a cookie between us. “I’ve been trying to tell you for the longest time—I’m the smart sister.”

“So, anyway, what didyouget Brady for his birthday?”

“Easy. My body,” I answered in between bites.

She held a finger up. “Okayyy. You should try those glow-in-the-dark condoms Bianca raved about.”

My jaw practically hit the floor. Hit the floor, you guys!

Had Maria just brought up condoms?

Yes, yes, she had.

Shaking off my surprise, I said, “Now we’re talking.” I tapped my nose. “But it’s Brady’s day, so whatever he wants, he gets.”

“Good thing Dad’s watching Gina and Tipsy tonight.”

“It’s funny, actually. Brady isn’t a fan of sharing the bed with Tipsy, but that little doggie won’t have it any other way. She’s stuck to me like glue.”

Laughing, Maria smiled. “Poor guy had no idea what he was in for when he decided tohelpyou by getting a dog.”

I arched a brow, loving the irony. “Boy, do I know. But I wouldn’t trade her for anything in the world. Plus, it’s okay for Brady to learn to share.”

“Yeah, he doesn’t want to share you. Even I can see that.” Maria put the box of cookies down and brushed her hands together, dusting off any cookie crumbs over the counter. “Okay, we’ll clean this up later. We have to get back to decorating.”

I looked at the clock and checked the time. “I’m not too worried. Bianca, Perla, and Jade should be here any minute.”

She gasped. “Allie! You called in reinforcements?”

I didn’t see the bad in it. I shrugged. “Did you honestly think we’d get all this done by ourselves? Besides, what are sisters for?”

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