Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

They said he was leaving, but as soon as they reached the door, he reached out with those long arms and pulled Anya close. "Let me walk your girl downstairs," he teased.

So Anya was basically drafted into escort duty.

When she came back, she pressed her lips together, looking guilty-like she was worried someone might notice she'd just been making out downstairs.

Aimee piped up, not naming names, but everyone knew who she meant. "She's a little too innocent, isn't she?"

Mia grinned. "That's why we sneak the word 'silly' into her nickname."

Annie just smiled. "I think it's adorable. She's got a good heart, and she keeps things simple."

Molly laughed. "Well, it's a match made in heaven then. My family's leftover 'Big Pickle' and your sweet little cabbage."

Aimee leaned in. "Or maybe it's just that she hasn't seen much of the world yet. Not enough drama, so she blushes at everything."

Mia and Molly chimed in together, "Oh, I wouldn't be so sure! She moved out ages ago to live with her boyfriend. Pretty sure she's weathered a few storms by now."

glancing around at her aunts and cousin. "Aunties, Cousin Mu, what

"We're just talking about a

Do I

Why are they all staring at me? Then she remembered that steamy kiss with her boyfriend-was it that obvious? Was her mouth still red? Her

their tough cop friend

beers they'd brought. "I'll pass-I have to report

had his juice poured into his sippy cup by his mom. Each mom then

women popped open their beers. "Cheers! To the

behind, grabbed a chicken wing in one hand and raised his little water bottle

phone to snap some photos. "If you're posting these on Facebook, make

too,"

He says my aunties

glances. "Tell Leo there's trouble waiting for him

chimed in,

asked, "Does Leo's definition of 'auntie'

Anya shook her head.