Page 144 of Rival

I let the strap of my sundress fall off my shoulder and hike up my skirt, preparing to make a fast getaway.

“Buta damsel might need a couple of villains to chase her down and convince her otherwise.”

I wait for them to make their move as Jaxon turns to Griffin. “Fin, you think Blakely would want to take a trip over to see some grandparents? I’m sure my mom would love to get her all cleaned up and settled into bed for a sleepover.”

He nods quickly. “Sounds like a solid plan there, buddy. I’m sure Mason wouldn’t mind helpin’ give this one a bit of a chase.” He stressesthis onewith a jerk of his head toward me.

“It’s settled then.” They both turn to me and wait.

My heart kicks up in speed as I tense, ready to run. They haven’t moved, but they both have a gleam in their eyes.

Once rivals, then friends, and now family, they’re of one mind. Damn if I don’t love them more and more every day.

With a squeal, I spin around with my dress fisted tightly in my hand and run like hell. Turns out, I’m a girl who likes to make her men work to win me over.

I hope our next one is a little boy.