Page 27 of Infected By Virus

They shared a laugh, and the tension eased yet another notch.

“Do you wanna go to dinner sometime?” Virus asked.

Again, with that swoon-worthy smile.

Could she? Sure, they were starting over, but could she trust herself not to just fall into bed with him?

Before she could answer, a human torpedo ran into both their backs, wrapping his arms around them as much as he could manage.

“Can I stay with June?”

Adam swung his head back and forth between Rae and Virus, waiting for permission.

“Sorry to put you on the spot. The kids hatched the plot in the ball pit. I didn’t get a chance to warn you. It’s no trouble though. The kids want to pitch a tent in the living room and camp in.”

Nova must’ve seen the look of panic on her face because she hurriedly added, “You’re invited too.”

Rae really wanted Virus to spend time with Adam. He needed to get to know him before he took on single father duties full time. Her chest ached at the thought of not seeing Adam every morning. It had only been a few weeks, but he was a part of her life she didn’t know how to give up.

“What about Virus? Can you make room for him, too?” She didn’t realize he had his hand on her knee until he squeezed it. The look shimmering in his hazel eyes almost did her in. It was gratitude mixed with some emotions she couldn’t or wouldn’t name.

“You bet,” Hook added, “We just upgraded June’s twin to a double.”

Oh, fuck.

She could barely resist him in a pizza place for kids. How was she to keep him at arm’s length in the same bed?

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