Page 135 of Whiskey and Regret

“Well, we have forever to see if that holds up.” There were those fucking dimples. I kissed her cheek then held up her left hand.

“Actually, Mrs. Freeman…we havetenforevers.” I picked her up and we fell into a slow kiss that left Frankie faux gagging at the island. When I sat Xari down, we all shared a laugh and my heart swelled at the sound.

My family.

I had my entire world right there in that kitchen. Xari meant more to me than she’d ever know but I would spend my entire life trying to show her and thank her for being my everything.

My flame.

My peace.

My headache.