Mason (Carter Brothers #2) - Lisa Helen Gray Page 0,58
him a chance.’’
His face doesn’t soften at first and I begin to worry that there will always be a rift between the two, but then his face relaxes. It doesn’t soften, but he relaxes and in return I relax against him too.
“I can’t promise much Denny, but I promise to give him a chance. The second he hurts you, I’m done and I’ll hurt him back,’’ he warns and I melt then and there, wondering how the hell I got so lucky to have him as mine. He would go as far as to hurt my dad just to get revenge on someone who made me sad. That is so freaking sweet, or completely wrong, but hey, I’m a woman and I want my Prince Charming to protect me.
“Thank you,’’ I smile, reaching up to give him a peck on the kiss.
Chapter Eleven
The party is in full swing and after introducing Mason to my dad, the atmosphere in the room relaxes. It seems Mason wasn’t the only Carter brother to step in for my honour. All of them looked warily at my dad, until I walked over and assured them all that everything was good.
We’re all waiting for Max to come back so we can open the food Joan happily prepared for the gathering. I’m about to ignore my manners and help myself when Max finally walks in. The whole room erupts with cheers and Max takes a bow before walking over to the breakfast bar where I’m currently standing waiting to eat.
“Brownies?’’ I question irritated.
“Yep, but you can’t have any either. We had to use raw egg or some shit with another ingredient that pregnant women can’t eat, so no touching,’’ he warns and I roll my eyes at him. Like I’m going to eat them, they look freaking disgusting and have none of the chocolate icing on them that I like.
Helping myself to the food, I pile up my plate before making my way over to Mason who is sitting on the sofa talking to his Granddad. When Mark sees me he stands up to let me sit down.
“No, it’s fine; you can sit there,’’ I tell him, not wanting to interrupt their conversation.
“Sit down Denny,’’ Mason orders and I shake my head ‘no’ in defiance.
“Calm down, I’m going to get some of that lovely quiche before it’s all eaten,’’ Mark says, standing up and moving out of the way. I take his seat and turn to Mason.
“Did you leave anything for the rest of us?’’ Mason questions, amusement in his voice.
“Yes, but this is for you too. I didn’t think you’d go up until everyone had their share, so I got you some,’’ I wink and he grins big taking the egg mayo sandwich that he knows I can’t, and don’t eat.
“I knew there was a reason I... wanted you,’’ he grins.
“Yeah yeah,’’ I smile back, my heart beating like hell thinking about that one little pause in his sentence. My heart and brain were hoping he would say ‘love’ but the words never left his mouth.
“We’re opening presents after, but first I want to show you your surprise.’’
“My surprise?’’ I ask confused.
“Yeah, your surprise. Well...it’s more for both of us, but more for you, kind of.’’
“Oh God, you didn’t get a box of condoms did you? I think it’s a little late for that,’’ I giggle, but soon turns into a laugh when I see him blush.
“No. Something much more needed,’’ he grins. “Plus, we won’t be using protection, I plan on getting you knocked up in another couple of years,’’ he winks, and I stop mid chew and stare dumbfounded at his comment.
“I’m joking, Denny, breathe,’’ he laughs, and I send him what I hope is my scariest glare and carry on eating my cheese sandwich.
This mama bear is hungry.
His comment still lingers in the back of my mind half an hour later as he walks me up the stairs, everyone else slowly following behind.
“Is this where things start to get kinky?’’ Joan whispers loudly and I choke, laughing.
“Gram’s, please shush and stop talking dirty,’’ Harlow pleads making us all chuckle.
“I like it one on one myself,’’ my own Nan replies and I groan out in embarrassment.
“Nan, please take Harlow’s incredible advice and shush it.’’
“Geeze, lighten up, it was a joke.’’
I roll my eyes although I know she can’t see me as we make it to one of the spare bedroom doors.
“What are we doing in here?’’ I ask Mason, looking at him curiously.