Page 71 of Don't Leave Me

“She has a boyfriend, Jax.” Peck puts the poor man out of his misery. He’s been flirting with her all night and though I think he was just doing it out of boredom and liking to screw with people, he looks the slightest bit sad about her having a boyfriend.

“You’re killing me, sweetheart.” He clutches his chest.

“I'm sure you’ll live. Some young girl who doesn’t have kids will come along and repair your broken heart.” She rolls her eyes.

“Dang, I love your sister, Peck. No one puts Jax in his place like this. Women are normally falling at his feet, begging for attention.” Cody laughs and shakes his head.

“And your comment is the reason Peck is my best friend and you’re just my brother.” Jax sticks out his tongue at our brother before flipping him off.

“On that note, goodnight, everyone.” Sydney waves before disappearing into the dark night with the kids at her sides.

“And there goes the woman I love,” Jax sighs.

“Oh my gosh! You don’t love her. You just don’t know how to not flirt and she was the only woman you aren’t related to here.” Mom rolls her eyes. “I should start praying for the woman who finally brings you to your knees. You’re going to be a pain in her ass.”

“Mama! Where’s your love for me?” Jax sticks out his bottom lip in a pout, looking just like he did when he was little.

“Jax, I'll always love you, but I'm tired and have a headache. I can't deal with you right now.”

“C’mon, baby. Let’s go to bed. I’ll get your headache to go away.” Dad places a hand on her lower back and leads her down the hallway without another word. They disappear into the guest room and the door shuts softly behind them.

“How do you think he gets rid of her headaches?” Jax stares at the closed door with his brows knit together.

“Orgasms,” Charlie and I blurt out at the same time. We’re both grinning, knowing Jax doesn’t want to hear that.

“Ew! No! That’s not what he… Oh my gosh! He used to always tell us Mom had a headache when we were little and he was going to help her… I always thought he was so nice to care aboutMom that much, but he was really just…” Jax gags and if he weren’t such a dramatic person, I’d be worried he might actually throw up.

“I mean you weren’t wrong. Hereallycares about her. Multiple times a night,” Charlie adds, making Cody burst out laughing and Jax to turn a unique shade of green.

“Charlotte! I don’t want to hear about what happens behind closed doors!”

“Be happy you moved out when you did then,” I mumble under my breath. “I think they forget they still have a child who lives at home sometimes. The things I’ve heard…” I shake my head with wide eyes. “Let’s just say Dad is averygood husband and caresa lotabout Mom’s needs.”

“I'm done! Get out of my bedroom! I want to go to sleep before I’m scarred for life.” Jax collapses on the couch and pulls the blanket off the back of it, covering himself up. He closes his eyes and pretends he’s already asleep.

“Did anyone ever tell him where babies come from?” Wyatt mutters under his breath, making us all laugh.

“Didn’t I tell you all to get out of my room? I need my beauty sleep,” Jax mumbles, never opening his eyes.

Chapter 32

Pecker

“Tell her,” I whisper to Wes as they’re getting ready to leave.

“Tell her what?” He narrows his eyes on me.

“Tell Sophia the house is ready.”

I suck in a deep breath and blow it out slowly. I'm so nervous about this, but I know this is the right move.

“Are you sure about that?” He arches a brow, giving me a chance to change my mind.

“Yes.”

“Alright, I assume you’re moving soon then?”

“Hopefully. She hasn’t invited me to live with her though.”

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