Chapter 63

Jake

If murder were legal, Cindi’s brother, Raegan, would be a dead man. He is nice to Winnie, but I can see his scheme from a mile away. It will start with him asking her if she wants a S’more and then end with him asking if she likes to see his hotdog…

“I’m a professional when it comes to grilling S’more kebabs on a stick. I’ve been doing this for ages. Trust me. The cracker won’t fall apart if you put it on the stick like this…”

My hackles rise when Winnie smiles at Raegan. I’m like a rottweiler sensing another dog on its territory. One could argue Raegan is just being friendly, but I can see through him.

He is interested.

And I’m burning in the pit of jealousy. If I could marry Winnie, put a ringer on her finger, then everyone-… no, don’t be stupid, Jake. You have just begun dating her. What I need to do is relax.

“Oh my, you’re so talented, Raegan!” Winnie exclaims and spins around the S’more stick. “It’s not falling apart at all!

I glare at the S’more kebab and then look down at my stick. Why didn’t I think of making a S’more stick for Winnie? I’m an idiot for not giving it to her, but I can’t go back in time so… she can have mine.

I rise to my feet and wander over to

Winnie. She lifts her chin in response and confusion flashes over her attractive features. There is uncertainty in her gaze and confusion about what I’m doing when I take her hand. But it won’t be that way for long.

“Here,” I mutter in a voice grumpier than intended. “Take my S’more kebab. It’s already made.”

I trade our sticks, satisfied when Winnie’s face lights up. Raegan appears puzzled, which gives me more delight. He should never have flirted with my girl. Fucking bastard.

“Oh, Jake! You’ve grilled it to perfection! I love how it’s all orange and crispy,”

Winnie takes a smite from the first

lips. “So

licking away at the S’mores and the marshmallows, and I

can make you more,” I tell her, and walk over

make it there, I “accidentally” drop it. I feign surprise with a little gasp. Shit… I’m so clumsy,” the girls

smile at her. “Looks like I have to make a new S’more kebab with

“Did you just drop that

it, and I’m the sole food provider

are better. “Why would you

think she is onto me, but she says nothing and sits down by the fire on our blanket. I plop down beside her immediately, glaring at Raegan when he seems disappointed

said, the man is a bastard and

Raegan makes me want to growl, but I miraculously push my irritation aside. I focus on making Winnie happy and reach into

up the

you like

“Are you trying to make me fat? Stop grilling me delicious food,

like curves, and the marshmallows will go straight to your butt.” I tease and wink

at my arm. “Not

a laugh

at us now. I don’t care, though. The flirting will

her hair. She laughs and pushes at me, but I don’t budge. Cuddling with

her. My teammates would probably laugh at me if they saw

his mind. But I’m beginning to understand why he married Alice—a ring on Winnie’s finger would

smiles at me. She

living, breathing Christmas tree. I think it’s because her playful soul and nice heart can be seen in her smile. And whenever

I’ve really fallen for

Winnie arches a perfect

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