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“Mommy?” Luca asked, his voice barely audible now. “Yes, baby.” “Love you.” My chest gave a painful squeeze. “Love you more than bees love honey.”
My hands slipped from the jack crank. “Mother frickin’ son of a biscuit-eating grandma.”
“I may miss a lot of things, but one of those will never be how fucking gorgeous you are. Doesn’t matter if you’re covered in grease or flour or have dark circles you’re drowning in. None of it will take away an ounce of your beauty.”
So why was it that the bad boy of hockey was the one to see through it all? Why was he the one who saw…me?
“The Clek Oobr one. Those mommy blogs said it was the best. And I had one of the experts come and install it. Blogs said it was important to get it in right.”
“Get your shit. Now. Luca’s, too,” Cope growled. My jaw went slack. “Excuse me?” Cope’s eyes narrowed. “You’re not staying in a place with no warm water. Not for one minute more. So, get your stuff. You’re moving in with me.”
“The color reminds me of your eyes. It felt like it was meant to be.” My gaze jerked to him. “My eyes?” “Turquoise. Like the Caribbean Sea. Could find a world of peace in those eyes.”
Luca stayed silent for a moment and then hurled himself at me, arms wrapping around my waist in a fierce hug. My arms went around him in answer, holding him close. My gaze met Teddy’s over Luca’s head, and he mouthed, “You are so fucked.”
Teddy’s grin pulled wider. “Are you trying to get my ass, er, butt kicked? Reaper will flatten me the next time we’re on the ice if I let his girl cover my cupcakes.” His girl?
The patrons began laughing. At least this was a better distraction than Rick and his scene. Teddy grinned and released Cope. “I think I might need to move to Sparrow Falls, man. I love your family.” “They’re easier to love with a little distance.
“Linc,” I said in greeting. He was quiet for a moment. “I’d ask how you’re holding up, but I don’t make a habit of asking stupid questions.”
“Thank you, Warrior.” “I didn’t do anything.” Cope pulled back, his eyes shining. “You lent me your strength.”
Sutton’s face paled. “Gallop?” she squeaked. Luca nodded so fast his head was a blur. “Yup! And maybe I can do barrel racing one day.” Sutton pressed a hand to her chest. “You can’t love golf?” His face scrunched up. “Sweater vests, Mom. Ew.” I laughed as I moved to wrap an arm around Sutton. “Give it up, Mama. Your kid is way too cool for golf.”
“I’ll always take care of you. Always.” Sutton just cried harder. “Don’t promise me that.” “Why not?” I asked, my voice dropping low. “Because if I lose that promise, I’ll break.” “Fuck,” I muttered. I cradled her against my chest. “I’m afraid it’s too late.” “Too late?” she croaked. My fingers sifted through Sutton’s hair, tangling in the strands. “I’m already in love with you.”
“I love you. With everything in me. All I am is yours. Brokenness and all.”
