Let Your Hearts Be Light (Christmas Daddies, #1)

by Fae Quin

“You all probably know me as the grouch who lives on the south side of town.” There was a rumble of laughter through the air and I felt it bubble up inside me in answer. “But I’m more than that, apparently.” Everyone silenced again. It was clear no one knew what was happening—aside from Becca. Her shit-eating grin was so bright it could’ve blinded an entire country. “I’m a father,” Paxton swallowed again and I watched his throat bob, enthralled. “I’m a craftsman.” Another swallow. It was clear he didn’t like this, the talking to people bit, the attention. He was like one of those flowers that only bloomed when you left it alone. Why was he doing this? “I’m a lover.” The crowd erupted in excited chatter and I watched Becca’s hands slap over her mouth. I was numb with shock as I stared at Paxton’s face, my heart beating erratically in my chest. A lover? What was he… Surely he wasn’t. In front of the entire town? “Fuck.” More laughter. “This shit sucks.” Paxton scrubbed his hand over his face, burning bright red, clearly uncomfortable as his words sped up. “I guess what I’m tryin’ to say is that I’m in love with Baxter Baker.”