Total pages in book: 58
Estimated words: 56256 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 281(@200wpm)___ 225(@250wpm)___ 188(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 56256 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 281(@200wpm)___ 225(@250wpm)___ 188(@300wpm)
After Anya came looking for me and I knew without a doubt that we were solid, I called Callum and apologized for my father. I told him I would never apologize for falling in love with his sister and he appreciated that more than anything.
Things are now getting back to normal and by that I mean the fire that my father caused inside me is out. I have my girl, I have my friends, and I have my career.
My life, despite having a shitty start, is turning out damn good.
It is hard for me to keep my hands off Anya at work and most of the time I don’t care. I told Callum I’m not hiding my feelings for her no matter who’s around. He chuckled at the time, but now he continues to make a point that he doesn’t want to see it. Which causes Anya and I to laugh every time.
Carol and Don were very excited about the relationship. Carol knew before anyone, but once it came out she, of course, had everyone over for Sunday dinner. Don pulled me aside and told me he couldn’t have chosen anyone else he’d trust with his daughter's heart. This time I made him a promise that I will forever keep—I promised her heart will never be broken by me.
Of course I catch teasing from all the Atwood boys, but that’s nothing new. It just reminds me how close we all are.
“I’ve told him this, but maybe hearing it from you will help,” Anya says, pulling me back to the present.
I look between both of them and nod. “Thank you.”
Callum grins and looks at Anya. “I wanted to talk to you, but it seems our schedules never line up.”
“What’s up?” she asks.
I smile, knowing exactly what he wants to say.
“I’d like to offer you a permanent position here at Atta Boy. You’ve proven yourself and your idea ten-fold. I’d be a fool to let you go. What do you say?”
Her eyes widen as she looks between me and Callum. A huge smile takes over her face and she lets go of my hand to hug her brother. “Yes! Oh my God, yes.” She pulls back and shakes her head. “I love proving you wrong.”
“Hey, you proved me wrong once. Let’s not get carried away,” he says, chuckling.
She wraps her arms around my waist and my arms on instinct hold her close. “Actually, I think it’s twice. Griffin and I both proved you were wrong when it came to us being together.”
“You’re fucking right about that, baby,” I say, kissing the top of her head.
“Yeah, yeah. You guys are the dream couple, blah blah blah,” he says, shaking his head.
Anya and I laugh as I reach out and grab his shoulder. “Maybe it’s time you let someone in.”
“Maybe it’s time for you both to get back to work,” he says, turning and leaving the kitchen.
“I tried.”
Anya turns to face me as we keep our arms around each other. “Don’t worry about him. I’m sure he’ll be the last of us to find someone. Paxton and I have found our forevers.”
I sink my fingers into her hair and tilt her head to keep her eyes on me. “I found my forever.”
I lean down and capture her lips, kissing her with all the love I feel. She moans into my mouth and I feel my dick react and as much as I don’t want to, I pull away.
“Baby, you moan like that again and neither of us will get any work done today,” I say, raising an eyebrow.
“Remember it for tonight,” she whispers.
I lean down and nip her ear before I say, “Not something I need to be reminded of. My dick is a constant reminder.”
“Making it difficult to walk away.” She sighs.
I kiss her full lips and step back. “You think it’s difficult to walk now, wait until we get to my place.”
She groans and I chuckle. “Get back to work.” I toss her a wink and smile. “I love you.”
She grins as she starts to back away. “This party better be worth the wait.”
“Always is which is why we’re also going to celebrate you taking the permanent position. I’m so proud of you.”
“Thank you,” she says, her eyes bright with excitement. “I love you, Griffin.”
She walks out of the kitchen and I get back to work with a smile on my face.
My heart always skips a beat when I hear those words. Anya and I are going to have a beautiful life, full of love, amazing sex, and delicious food.