Chapter 48. A Little Flushed

Ace and I made a quick pit stop at my house before heading to the restaurant, and I saw my family’s instant relief when we walked hand-in-hand through the front door.

They were all glad we’d finally made up. I was glad too.

Despite his reluctance to leave my side, I made him wait downstairs with my brothers while I got ready.

Half an hour later, I walked back downstairs to find Ace playing Mario Kart with my brothers in the living room. He was so focused on the game that he didn’t notice when I arrived.

I took a moment to watch him interact with my siblings. Five of my seven brothers were squished on either side of Ace on our sectional couch, all of them laughing and making jokes.

My heart swelled with adoration for the man in front of me.

He is going to be such a great father someday. I wonder what our kids will look like. I hope they get Ace’s blue eyes—

I shook that thought out of my head.

Where the hell did that come from? Getting