Caught Up (Windy City, #3)

by Liz Tomforde

“Thanks for the ride, Baby Daddy. It was…interesting.”

I love my daughter to death, but she’s a runner and the last thing she wants is to get caught.”

“Sorry,” I apologize. “It’s too late to be getting deep on you.” “It’s never too late to go deep in me, Baseball Daddy.”

“If you’re going to start coming to my games, I better see Rhodes on your back and I’m not talking about my brother.”

“Is this some athlete kink you got? Need to see a girl in your jersey?”

“I like to see pretty girls in my jersey. Like to take it off them too.”

“Well, with that kind of promise, I’ll be sure to wear it next time.”

“You flirting with me, Montgomery?”

“Have been since we met. You gonna start flirting back?”

“Kai, I am not your problem.”

“Be my problem.”

“Then do something to make me you...

I make her my problem. There’s nothing soft or sweet about the way my mouth crashes onto hers

“For me?” “It’s always been only for you.”

“Miller.” He halts his movements. “That’s an inside thought.”

“I don’t have inside thoughts.”

I give him a thumbs-up. “Good luck out there.” Yes. Very casual. Nice work, me. “Did you just give me a thumbs-up?” I do it again as if it’s not the lamest thing I’ve ever done. “Yep.” “I was literally inside of you less than twenty-four hours ago and you’re giving me a thumbs-up?”

“They could all be good days.”

“You are the most jealous woman I’ve ever met. You know that?” Her head jerks back. “You’ve met other women?” “Charming as always, baby.”

“Do you love her?” Monty asks. “I do. Very much so.” “She might break your heart.” “I’ll love her anyway.” “I know you will.”

“Just know that I loved her first.” I nod. “And I’ll love her always.”

“Yes,” Dean agrees. “My sister is the heartless bitch. I’m Team Kennedy, so don’t worry about that.”

“Mmm…Mama.” Miller’s face falls. “What did you say?” “Mama.” Max grins, so proud of himself for saying a name I now realize he’s been trying to say for weeks. “Mama! Mama!”

“Because when life or work gets too stressful, too overwhelming for me, I’m able to see who matters most. And that’s you, Miller.” He shakes his head. “And it’s in there because I’m so fucking in love with you, it’s too painful not to be able to see you every second of the day.”

And that night, when Kai whispers that today was a good day against my skin, I don’t tell him that they can all be good days. Because for me, this was the very last one.

With our friends surrounding us, I finally got my family.

“Kennedy?” I ask in disbelief. “Kennedy Kay?” “Kennedy Rhodes as of last night, but yes.”