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“Do you?” Lochlan murmured.
Joey wiggled. “I mean, they don’t have to be bought things. I’m not after expensive stuff. I just mean . . . she might never have been given anything. Like a soft blanket. Or maybe some cute slippers. Fluffy pajamas.” Joey shrugged.
That was a good idea.
“Thanks, both of you.” He sat in silence for a long moment before turning to Lochlan. “You’re staying until after New Years?”
“I was planning to, but I don’t want to get in the way of your budding romance. I’ll go stay with Miles.”
He should protest, but he kind of did want the house to himself in case he could convince Alice to come stay with him.
“I’ll drive you down there if you want,” Joey said.
Lochlan eyed him. “Thanks. I’ll get to work on this George guy. Also, I’ll send you some information about being a Daddy Dom.”
“Thanks, I appreciate it.”
Anson swallowed his pride, knowing there was something more he needed to ask of them.
“Before you go, there’s something else I need to ask you to do for me.”
Lochlan raised his eyebrows while Joey nodded.
“Anything, brother.”
Yeah, he really didn’t deserve these guys.
Chapter Fifteen
Why was it so scary up here?
She hadn’t felt scared when she was staying with Anson. But after he and Joey had left, she’d immediately realized how alone she was.
And how that was the opposite of what she wanted.
Christmas bells.
What was she going to do?
Every noise out here scared her and yet when it was quiet it seemed to terrify her even more.
Maybe George was right. She was an idiot. How had she thought this was a good idea?
Then she saw Anson’s face frowning at her as he scolded her for thinking like that. For letting George’s words get to her.
She wasn’t an idiot. So it was a bit scary to be on her own, she was fine. Anson was just down the mountain if she needed him.
Opening up the messages on her phone she clicked on Anson’s.
Alice:
Good night, I’m going to bed. I’m wiped. Thanks for all your help, for coming after me and explaining everything.
Anson:
Baby, don’t thank me for finally being a decent human being. It’s the least I owe you. Did you eat dinner?
Alice:
