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?CHAPTER FOUR

MILES

Not gonna lie, the first thing I did when I pulled into Walker and Riley’s driveway was look for Rowan’s car. They’re hosting an end of the summer party—mid-July because football summers are short—and invited the team and their families.

Many of the guys are still away enjoying the last few days of freedom before football dictates their lives, but a good number are still around.

Even though Rowan’s not related to any of the players, she’s Riley and Kendall’s best friend, and where they are, Rowan is usually nearby.

The party is also a way for Walker to show off his son, no doubt. Can’t blame him. The little guy is cute, even if he’s ridiculously tiny. I can’t imagine ever being that small.

“Miles,” Riley greets me at the door and gives me a hug. “I’m so glad you came. It’s mostly the married guys who are here. From what Walker said, the bachelors are sowing their oats across the country.”

“Actually, worldwide.” I wink and drape my arm over her shoulder. “Motherhood is treating you well.”

“Always the charmer.” She pats my chest as we walk through the living room to the back of the house.

“That I am, but it’s true. You’re glowing. Who knew hot moms would be my thing?” I say louder when I notice Bankes coming down the hallway.

“Don’t you fucking dare hit on my wife, and in my house,” Bankes growls.

I click my tongue. “Swearing in front of the bambino? Riley, when you realize you married the wrong man, all you have to do is call.”

“Hell, you can’t control your mouth or your dick.” Bankes holds Emmitt closer to his chest.

“I’ve had no complaints about either.”

“Christ.” He storms outside with the rest of the party.

“Did he just take off with the baby and leave you to my sexual prowess?”

“He did.” Riley laughs. “And no complaints here. Watching him with Emmitt is the biggest turn on. Women love watching a man go soft over a baby. The dad thing is sexy as hell.”

“Yeah?” I file that nugget of information away. It most definitely will come in handy someday.

“Don’t even think about it, Miles. Emmitt is not to be used as a chick magnet.”

“It’s not fair Bankes gets to use him.”

“Find yourself a nice wife, then you can use your children to turn her on too.”

“Riles. I don’t need a baby to turn a woman on. Not when I got all this.” I run my hand down my torso and lead her outside.

“No, I guess you don’t. Although, I hate to break it to you, all the women here are taken. So be on your best behavior.”

I scan the backyard and don’t see Rowan. Riley leaves me to play hostess and I grab myself a beer while I make small talk with Darius. My eyes can’t help shifting to the kitchen door anytime someone walks out, hoping it’s Rowan.

“Uncle Bucky!” My favorite little person calls from the pool.

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