Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1364

Tarquin didn't dare admit that it was his idea for Winona to bring dinner over-and that things had gotten awkward because of it.

After all, he was the one who'd set up the whole meal delivery thing.

And Keaton? Well, his reputation wasn't exactly great, and Elysia's feelings about him were pretty clear.

She was fine being friends with Keaton, but the moment romance came up, she'd scrunch up her nose and roll her eyes.

If she found out that the Huber family had gotten the wrong idea because of that dinner that they wanted Winona to become their daughter-in-law-who knows if Elysia would blame him?

So as far as anything between Keaton and Winona went, Tarquin figured it was best to just play dumb.

He quickly switched the subject.

"Don't stress about Keaton," he said. “I heard from Lowell you guys are going skiing tomorrow?"

"Yeah... The kids are excited, and my parents are into it. We're all planning to go," Elysia said.

"What, you're not inviting me?" Tarquin teased.

Elysia shot back, "Didn't you say you were busy?"

"Who told you I was busy?"

Elysia blinked, surprised and suddenly hopeful. "Wait, you're free?"

Seeing the excitement in her eyes, Tarquin felt a warm flutter in his chest. He shot her a crooked smile and gently pinched her cheek.

"You want me to come that much?"

Elysia nodded enthusiastically. "Absolutely!"

do you want me

you're around, I have more fun," she said,

just relax and be playful,

wasn't, she had to be the grown-up, thinking about

wasn't about being forced to act a certain way-it

lately, she'd gotten a little

were heading out to have fun, she honestly

her with nothing but warmth and

I'm at your beck

grinned, cupped his face, and gave

lips-she meant to pull

of it. He

holding herclose, turning the tables. fo

kiss deepened, the air shifting from light and playful to something much

pajama top, his

was heading. Her heart raced as she pushed at his

it out, we've got skiing

grinned, voice low and rough with want. "That won't slow us down

that, he popped open the top few buttons of his shirt, revealing a hint of tanned, toned

close, he leaned in, continuing to kiss her, his hand

slapped a hand over his

haven't even showered yet!"

hoping he'd take the

and cool off.

looked down at her,

hint