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

on the stick, and a long “Mmm” leaves her lips. “So tasty! This is a piece of childhood

the marshmallows, and

more,” I tell her, and walk over to

feign surprise with a little gasp. Shit… I’m so clumsy,” the girls giggle at me around the fire

a smile at her. “Looks like I have to make a

just

not,” yes, I fucking did because Raegan made it, and I’m the sole food provider in Winnie’s life. She doesn’t need his dirty S’more

are better. “Why would you

sits down by the fire on our blanket. I plop down beside

the man is a bastard and a

growl, but I miraculously push my irritation aside. I focus on making

I hold up the

you like that?”

you trying to make me fat? Stop grilling

go straight to your butt.” I tease and wink at her. “It will

arm. “Not in front

laugh

at us now. I don’t care, though. The

into her hair. She laughs and pushes at me, but I don’t budge. Cuddling with her feels right. Like something has slid into place. in my

so in love with her. My teammates would

But

and she smiles at me. She is so

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

fallen

a perfect

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