Page 41 of Wrath

“Good heavens.” I stepped over to get a better look. “What all did you get?”

“A little of everything.”

“Seriously?”

“I wasn’t sure what you liked.”

“Well, look at you being all sweet.”

“Anything but sweet, babe.”

“Says the man who just bought out the Mexican restaurant.” While he grabbed the plates, I got our drinks from the fridge, and we carried them over to the table. “I didn’t know you were planning to come by tonight.”

“I didn’t either.”

“Well, I’m glad you did.”

We both sat down and made ourselves a plate. I was tickled that he was there, but I tried to act unfazed by his presence as I started eating. It wasn’t easy. He looked so hot sitting there in his cut, his black long-sleeve t-shirt, and worn jeans. I was so tempted to lead him to the bedroom and have another round of wild, passionate sex with him.

But I finally had a chance to really spend time with him, and I was going to take it. “I went by to see Hadley the other day.”

“Oh?”

“Um-hmm.” I took a sip of my drink before I told him, “I took some pictures of Willa for her birthday invitations.”

“Damn. I forgot that was coming up.”

“Yeah, she’s growing fast. I can’t believe she’s almost two.”

“You’re telling me.” He shook his head. “Seems like only yesterday Hadley brought her home from the hospital.”

“I know! She was so tiny, and now, she’s about to be two.”

“Time has a way of getting away from you.”

“Yes, it does.”

“So, how was the photoshoot?”

“I think it went pretty well. I mean, at first, it was tough. Willa wasn’t in the greatest of moods and had no interest in having her picture taken.”

“Oh?”

“Yeah, she was not happy at all. She had that bottom lip out, pouting and stomping around.” I smiled and gave him a little nudge with my elbow as I told him, “Kind of like you the night you came over to fix my fan.”

“I wasn’t pouting.”

“Well, you certainly weren’t happy.”

“You busted the fan with a pillow.”

“I needed a way to get you over here.” I rolled my eyes, then continued with my story, “Anyway, just like you, she eventually warmed up to me, and I was able to get some amazing shots.”

“Good. I’m sure Hadley appreciated it.”

“Yeah, I think she was pleased.”

“So, you really like doing this whole photography thing?”

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