Page 115 of Can't Get Over You
“Oh no, honey. It’s a great idea.” Ava had her phone camera aimed and ready. “She’ll love it.”
“Look.” Cody stood beside him, the box in his hand. “Here she comes.”
As Fee hit the top of the stairs, she stopped to take in the scene. “What in the world’s going on?” Outfitted in a black dress and high heels, her hair blown out in shiny waves, and red lipstick slashed across her mouth, she looked sexy and elegant.
Once she stepped into the living room, she bent her knees to take the box Cody held out to her. “Look at you in a tux.” She ran her fingers down the little boy’s jacket. “Aren’t you handsome?” She opened the box. “Oh, this is so pretty.” After sniffing the corsage, she broke into a warm smile. “Thank you, Cody.” Then she looked at Jude. “Did I not dress right? I thought we were going out to dinner?”
“We are,” Jude said. “And you’re perfect.” She was magnificent. He loved the Finlay who was tousled from his hands and sleepy-eyed after a good fucking, but this elegant version made him wish he’d shaved and trimmed his hair.
“Then why the tuxes?” she asked.
“Mister did something bad and ruined your date, so he wants to re…reen…” Cody glanced up at Jude once again.
“Reenact,” he said.
“Yeah.” Cody nodded. “He wants to renact it.”
“You’re not talking about theprom, are you?” She seemed surprised.
He nodded, unsure whether it was a look of horrified or delighted shock. But he didn’t want to waste his family’s efforts, so he needed to usher them along.
“And you’re all part of this?” She took in the lineup, tears glazing her eyes and pink flooding her cheeks. “I don’t even know what to say. You’re the nicest people I’ve ever met. Thank you.” She fell into Gunnar’s arms, and he patted her back.
His dad grunted, making Jude and his brothers laugh.
She made her way down the line, crouching when she got to the little boy. “Will you help me put it on?” Cody held the elastic band open while she slid her hand through. When she stood, she wiped the moisture under her eyes. She faced Jude with a dazzling smile and pulled him in for a hug. “This is such a sweet thing to do.”
The modest dress molded her hour-glass curves. He wanted to peel it off and kiss her while he filled his palms with her tits. He wanted to drop to his knees, hike up her skirt, and taste her pussy. He gave her a look that said,Later, you’re all mine.
“Okay, picture time.” Ava positioned everyone for a series of photographs, some with just the couple, others with Cody in the middle, and a selfie with the entire family together. Everyone was joking and laughing, and all he wanted was to get her alone. His hands itched to cup her ass, pull her close… He just wanted her all to himself.
“All right, that’s enough.” He led her to the door and pulled her long wool coat from the closet.
“Now, you kids have fun,” Ava said.
Jude held it out for her, and she slid her arms in. He couldn’t resist kissing her cheek and breathing in her soft, floral scent.
“Who is this guy?” Boone said. “I don’t know what’s happening, but I want my brother back.”
“Leave it,” Wyatt said.
Just as they headed out, Boone called, “Hey, Grizz.”
Jude turned just in time to catch a condom to his chin. It dropped to the floor.
“What’s that?” Cody called.
“Let’s just say, it’s going to keep you an only child.” Boone laughed.
Pocketing it, Jude crouched in front of Cody and gave him a hug. “You be good for Grandpa, okay?”
“I will. We’re gonna make ornaments for the tree.”
“That sounds great. You have fun.”
The boy inched closer, fingering Jude’s bow tie. “Are you coming home?” he whispered.
“Yes, I am. But it’ll be late, so I won’t see you till morning.”
