Grumpy Romance (Billionaire Dads #1)

by Nia Arthurs

“Ready to go?” I nod. He takes me outside to wait for Bernard and I cuddle into his chest. The stars are bright. The trees tower overhead. He strokes my forehead and presses a kiss to my temple. “I’m proud of you.” “What else?” I tease. “I love you.” My smile grows. His eyes caress me. “I love you, Kenya. I love you a little more with every breath that passes. And I’ll make sure you never regret being a part of my family.” He cradles my face. “I promise to always support you, lift you up, fight for you—” “And with me?” His eyes fall over my lips. “Only if you push me.” “I love you,” I whisper. “Thank you. I wouldn’t have had the guts to face my family tonight.” “I cherish you.” He strokes my chin. “And so does your dad. Believe it or not. When we talked, he told me to take care of you. He seemed torn up. Said he’d like to meet with you. Without Felice.” I sigh. “Him sneaking around to talk to me will mess up his marriage. Felice looked like she wanted to stab me in the face when she saw me.” “It’s your call.” “I’ll think about it.” I look up at his gorgeous face. “Just so you know, all my family members will probably be calling you trying to ask for favors.” “I’ll put you in charge of that. I’ll help whoever you want me to.” “What if I wipe your bank account dry?” “You can do whatever the hell you want with my money, as long as you’re mine.” I smile and rise on the tips of my toes to meet his lips. “That was the right answer.” “I’m always right,” he murmurs. I shake my hea...