Page 139 of Truth Or Dare
“Don’t say that,” Leila playfully scolds. “You’ll make Aiden cry.”
Aiden lets out a groan, his eyes fixed on his daughter as she plays with Milo, filling the room with her giggles. “I just wish she could stay little forever.”
Grayson interjects with a grin, “That’s wishful thinking. Kids grow up, man.”
“I know,” Aiden sighs. “I guess I’m looking forward to seeing the person she’ll become,” he admits with a smile, looking down at his wife. “I hope she turns out like you.”
Leila’s expression softens. “You don’t want her to be like me.”
Aiden shakes his head with a smile. “I want her to be exactly like you. Kind, caring, and beautiful—”
“And stubborn,” Leila adds. “Don’t forget the stubborn part. If she’s anything like me, she’ll give you attitude.”
Aiden chuckles. “I can handle that. I know how to deal with strong women.”
Leila’s lips curve into a smile as she steals a glance at their daughter, then turns back to Aiden. “I kind of hoped she’d take after you,” she admits with a subtle smile.
“Yeah?” Aiden grins, leaning in to press his lips to hers. “Maybe the next one will.”
Leila freezes, her eyes widening. “The next one?”
Aiden smiles, brushing his thumb against her cheek. “You’re an amazing mom.”
“I know.”
“And Nova adores you.”
“I know that too,” Leila replies with an arched brow.
I suppress a smile, quietly observing them.
“Don’t you want another baby?” Aiden asks.
Leila lets out a sigh. “A boy this time.”
Aiden’s brows furrow. “Nova needs a friend.”
“She can’t be friends with her brother?”
Aiden’s eyes light up at the word, a grin spreading across his face. “Is that a yes?”
Grayson clears his throat. “Are you two planning a baby right here?”
“Are you going to conceive it here too?” Madi adds with a laugh.
A groan, one I’ve grown accustomed to, echoes from the other side of the room, and I turn to see Gabi walking out of our bedroom. Her hair is less messy now, a touch of makeup on her beautiful face, and she’s wearing a white lace top, and a short denim skirt that makes me swallow a groan. She’s so fucking beautiful.
“Please don’t,” she says, arching a brow at them.
“Aunt Gabi!” Nova leaves Milo’s side and sprints toward Gabi, arms wide before she wraps them around her legs.
“Ew. A child.”
“Gabi,” Leila chides, narrowing her eyes at her.
Gabi chuckles. “I’m kidding. Calm down.” She shakes her head, a faint smile playing on her lips as she gazes down at Nova. “Come here.” Gabi bends down and scoops Nova up. “My god, you’ve grown so much. Last time I saw you, you were this big,” she says, pinching her fingers together.
“This big?” Nova mimics Gabi, pinching her fingers too.
