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He looks me over slowly. “I’m serious about the marks. I don’t want to know what you two do. Stay out of her room while I’m around. Let me believe that my little girl is still sweet and innocent.”

“Will do.” I mean it. “As long as you allow us to go on dates.”

“Bring her home by morning, and I’m happy. I go to bed early, so anything else would be stupid to say.”

“Thanks, Mr. Bennett,” I say. Before I leave, I take a deep breath. “I know how much Sky loves you. She’s really happy that you guys are talking again.”

He motions for me to go on despite his smile, and I just happen to sit next to my girlfriend. She fans herself, and Bonnie smirks. “Go ahead, Sky. Take your shirt off.”

“No.” She goes red.

I grin. “Hiding something?”

She swats me. “You take your shirt off.”

“Can’t. Your dad wants to believe you’re innocent,” I chuckle.

Bonnie looks between us, then we’re fucking around. Bonnie’s trying to steal my shirt while I keep her away. I pick up Sky and use her as a shield until we’re laughing and moving around the pool without getting in.

Then Chase gets involved. He stands in front of me while I still have Sky squirming in my arms. He grits his teeth. “I fucking hate this, for the record.”

“Chase,” she hisses. “You fucking promised.”

He ignores her, giving me a stern stare that overrides the one her dad gave me. “Apparently, you make her happy. As soon as that stops, I’m kicking your ass.”

“Fair,” I shrug, then poke Sky’s belly, making her squeal. She shoves me and runs off. “I’m sorry about how things escalated between us, man. That message I sent you…”

Chase sighs heavily, waving me off. “I deserved it. I shouldn’t have ratted you out to your folks.”

“Yeah, but still.” I glance over at Sky while Bonnie keeps trying to take her shirt or shorts. She manages to steal my girlfriend’s shorts, and Sky dives into the pool. I shake my head. “You and I have to get along for her. You know that, right?”

“Yeah,” he smirks. “Let’s see how today goes.”

“I’m determined to make this work. I love her, and honestly …” I swallow my pride again. “I miss you, man. A lot of people are manipulative dicks. And you’re not manipulative.”

He rolls his eyes, still smirking. “Don’t get sappy on me because you’re dating my sister.”

He takes off his shirt and gets in the pool. Apparently, they want to do volleyball. I’m doomed to keep my shirt on for the day, so Peter joins in on Chase’s team. Sky gets that damn competitive fire and goes all out until they accept defeat.

She huffs and grumbles as Chase’s friends replace her and Bonnie. I motion her forward. “Come cool me off, baby.”

“You want a beer or something?”

“Nope, just you in my lap,” I say.

She rolls her eyes, gets herself a water and me a beer anyway. She shares the water with Bonnie as she leans back against me. Bonnie looks between us. “So, are you coming with us on the boat?”

“I was ordered to, but I don’t know,” I hesitate. “Do youactuallywant me there, Sky?”

“Please, Bunny?” Sky asks, looking up at me.

That damn nickname has me wrapped around her finger. Knowing what it means after last night in bed mixed with that hopeful, soft expression. “Fine.”

“A nickname, Sky?” Bonnie asks, “how’d he get it?”

Now Sky’s the one choking on her water and trying to avoid the question. I kiss her cheek and then one of the bites on her neck. “Welcome to a relationship.”

Chapter 36

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