Page 99 of His Christmas Wife

“I’ll drive your car, Kaylee,” her mother decided. “You can pick it up when you’re ready.”

Frost drummed his fingers on the table. “Actually, we’ll take it.”

“What?” Perplexed, Kaylee glanced at him. “That doesn’t even make sense.”

“Jennings can drive your mom and the kids home and then take the rest of the night off.”

“I don’t expect you to—”

He leaned forward and silenced her with his mouth. “I know you don’t. Which is another one of the reasons I love you.”

In the end, they all walked outside together, and Jennings immediately jumped out of the vehicle and came around to congratulate her and Frost and to meet the rest of the family. “I look forward to taking care of you all.”

Within a few minutes, her family was seated and belted in.

Evan leaned in and said, “Hello, Jolly?”

“Hello, Frosty!”

Oh no.Kaylee winced. The kids would never forget that.

“We’ve got company, so behave.”

“Of course, Mr. Frost. Who do we have?”

The kids and even her mom introduced themselves. “They’ll be part of the family from here on out.”

“Indeed? Well, congratulations and felicitations!”

“Thank you.”

“What is that?” the oldest boy asked.

“A computer.”

“No I’m not.”Jolly harrumphed.“I’m his chief of staff.”

“Sorry.” Frost shrugged. “She’s my chief of staff. Very helpful.”

“Indispensable, you mean.”

He exhaled a long-suffering sigh. “Right.” Then he addressed Laura. “Mrs. Witt, ask Jolly to tell us a joke.”

“What does a snowman wear on his head?”Jolly waited for a moment.“An ice-cap!”

Everyone groaned.

Kaylee smiled. In this moment, she was content in a way she’d never believed possible.

After closing the door, Evan draped his arm around her shoulders. Then they both waved as Jennings drove away. “I think you won them over.”

“Maybe.” He shrugged fatalistically. “No doubt I have more work to do, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to earn their trust as well as yours. And thank you for giving me the chance. Your mom might have ripped out my throat if you hadn’t reacted the way you did.” He studied her. When he went on, his tone was low and sexy. “I’ve missed you, and I want to get you home.”

Heady desire slid through her. “You’re going to find my car much less luxurious than yours.”

“As long as it gets us safely to my place.”

She shrugged. “If she’s in the right mood. Her name’s Grumpy Galumph.”

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