Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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It had been forever since Hayden and I shared such an uninterrupted, feel-good moment.

"Isn't it kind of a waste for just the two of us to hog this whole yacht?" I sighed after the kiss ended.

Before Hayden could answer, a familiar voice rang out. "We're coming up! Hope nothing R-rated is happening up there!"

My jaw dropped. I spun to glare at Hayden. "You didn't-

"What better way to enjoy this view than with your favorite people? Besides me, obviously, that means Lena."

By the time Lena appeared on the deck, Hayden had already set me down. I held out my arms dramatically. "Come here, hug me."

"Whoa, what's with the extra love? You trying to make your honey jealous?" Lena teased as she pulled me into a big, warm hug.

Behind her, I spotted someone else climbing aboard. Leaning closer, I whispered, "Your Uncle Aaron's been glued to your side lately."

"Has not!" Lena hissed, giving me a sharp pinch at my waist-my ticklish weak spot.

honey invited him. We just came along for the ride. So keep your delusions in check," she said, trying to

face.

squirming as she tickled me on purpose. A second later, we

after me, her OB-GYN mode kicking

They just stood there

brightest blue, the breeze warm and easy. For the first time in what felt like forever, the weight in my chest was gone. Hayden always knew how to lift me out of a funk. "You're glowing, Ms. Kay. Tell me, how can you look this

shattered the peace, and couldn't help

My technically still current

quit, but he wouldn't let me. And Hayden? He'd reassigned most of my work to Ron. So yeah,

isn't allowed to smile?" Hayden drawled, his tone so chill it was

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argue with.

Then he shot me a glare, muttering," Capitalists and their spoiled

last part was clearly directed

few times before, laughed. "Look at you

for Lena, flinging himself at her side. Dr. Lane! You're the only one who gets it. Tell me, what did I do to deserve this? Did I wrong them in a past life? Why do they treat me like this-like I'm... like I'm..." He trailed off, probably realizing we'd twist whatever he said into another

he finally finished, grabbing Lena's arm in a way that had us all cracking up. "Dz Lane,

patting his arm like