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She stopped in front of him with a coy grin. “Not all of it.”

Blake really wanted to kiss her but was aware of the ten curious eyes watching.

“Miss York, these boys are in my squad. Squad, this is Miss York. And Violet and Dean are helping out in the kitchen.”

“Well, I brought donuts for everyone and drinks, so help yourselves, guys. Plus, the monster pup.”

Blake gave Milo a dark look, which the pup returned with a bark. “Well, monster pup can go play in the backyard. Gonzales, you wanna handle that?”

Gonzales took the leash from Hannah with a cheeky grin. “Come on, pup, let’s go play out back.”

Blake took the bag and donuts from Hannah and bent over to kiss her cheek.

“Pick a room, any room.”

Blake walked into the kitchen, where he caught Violet and Dean canoodling.

“Hannah brought donuts, and try to remember there are children present.”

Sparks kissed Violet again before responding, “Shut up, Kline.”

Hannah came up behind him and smiled at the couple. “Hi again.”

“Hello, Hannah,” Violet said. “It’s nice to officially meet you.”

“You, too.” Hannah flipped open the box and snagged a donut. “Help yourself.”

Blake was suddenly pushed out of the way as a horde of teenaged boys fell upon the box of donuts like ravenous wolves.

Eyeing the donut in her hand, Blake followed Hannah down the hallway until they reached the master suite. They had already moved Blake’s bed in first, along with his dresser and other furniture, but his new mattress had stacks of boxes on top and alongside it.

“I don’t suppose you want to share that, would you? I doubt there will be anything left once those kids get through.”

Hannah held the donut out to him and jerked it back at the last minute to take a bite. “Mine. Go wrestle your own.”

Blake grabbed her wrist and stole a bite anyway, laughing at her outraged squeal.

“Remember, sharing is caring.”

“Oh fine, here.” She ripped the donut in half and gave him one side.

“See, doesn’t that make you feel good?”

“It makes me feel hungry,” she grumbled as she bit into the donut. “Don’t you need to watch the kids?”

“Yeah, but I wanted to say hi to you.” He gave her a kiss, savoring the chocolate on her lips.

“Well, as much as I enjoy your ‘hi,’ we’re about to have an audience.”

The sound of footsteps coming down the hallway made Blake pull away.

“We’ll finish this later.”

“Can’t wait,” she whispered.

Blake left the room and called out several names. “Help me get the rest of the stuff from the truck. I’ve got to get you back to Alpha Dog by noon, so let’s hustle.”

HANNAH EMPTIED ONE box at a time, and so far, she’d been through his underwear, shirts, toiletries, and more.