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“Of course. I’d love to sleep next to you.” I lift our joined hands and place a kiss on her knuckles.

“Will you stay at my house tomorrow night?”

“Sure.” I smile, keeping my attention on the road.

“Will you stay at my house every night?”

“I’d love to, sweetheart.”

Chapter 29

Sophia

It’s been a little over a month since we came back from Mulberry Lane. The best month of my entire life.

Every morning, I get up long before sunrise and head into Sydney’s Sweets. I help her with the morning baking and get everything ready for the rush of donuts and pastries being bought on peoples’ way into work.

Once that rush is over, we begin making cookies, cupcakes, bars, and other desserts the customers look for in the afternoon and evening. It’s a lot of baking and I'm exhausted each day, but I love every second of it.

I get home around two o’clock in the afternoon and take a nap until five. I’m able to get up and make dinner before Pecker gets home. It feels right. Perfect. Like the future I’ve always wanted.

“Hey, babe.” Pecker grins as he sweeps me into his arms and dips me low. He presses a passionate kiss to my lips before lifting me into a standing position again. “How was your day?”

“So busy! Sydney can barely keep up with the orders people are placing for Valentine’s Day. Skylar ordered a ton of stuff for the valentine’s breakfast they’re having at the elementary schoolfor the kids and their special guests. I think the only thing they didn’t order from Sydney is bagels and that’s only because she doesn’t make them.”

“That’s good. You look happy, Soph.” He loops his arms around my waist and tugs me closer to him.

“I'm so happy.” I snake my hands around the back of his neck and toy with his short hair.

“When will Charlie and Wyatt be here?”

“They said they’re getting here around eight o’clock. She said not to wait for them to eat. They’re going to grab something on the road. I can't wait to meet little Carter.” I’m sure I'm smiling ear to ear. I can't wait to meet my little niece. I need all the baby snuggles.

“Do we need to do anything else before they get here?” Peck glances around the kitchen. I know he wants to be helpful, but there’s not much for him to do. I’ve been so excited I kind of went off the deep end with cleaning and making sure the place is perfect.

“Nope! I already did everything!”

“You’re amazing. Have I told you that yet today?”

“Not today.” I roll my eyes like I'm annoyed but I love how much he showers me with compliments and praises. “But thank you. You’re pretty amazing yourself.”

“I think we should eat before they get here. Then maybe we’ll have enough time to do something else before they arrive.” He wiggles his brows as he leans in and sucks on the soft skin right below my ear.

“I think food can wait,” I mumble almost incoherently.

I grab his hand and tug him towards the master bedroom. I don’t care about food anymore. That can wait until after we’ve gotten our fill of each other.

“Did you know they wereallcoming?” Pecker murmurs under his breath as we’re standing on the front porch smiling at the three cars that just pulled in my driveway.

“Nope. Though I think I should’ve expected this,” I say just loud enough for him to hear. “Hey! You made it!” I squeal as Charlie and Wyatt get out of the first car, followed by Mom, Dad, Jax, and Cody getting out of the two others.

“Carter’s so excited to meet Aunt Sophia and Uncle Peck!” Charlie’s grinning ear to ear as Wyatt grabs the car seat out of the base.

They all climb the stairs to the porch and I’m pulled into Dad’s arms first. Once Peck and I have gotten hugs from everyone, we head inside and show them around.

“Well, I wasn’t expecting everyone and we only have two spare rooms.” Peck grips the back of his neck uncomfortably.

“We?” A devilish grin spreads across Jax’s face. “I thought this was Sophia’s place. How did that turn into a ‘We’?”

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