After Us (Next Generation Book 6) by J.M. Walker

Author:J.M. Walker [Walker, J.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J.M. Walker
Published: 2021-07-25T18:30:00+00:00

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(Piper)

“Ashton,” I squealed. “Put me down.”

He laughed, placing me back on my feet.

I smacked his hands away. The hairs on the back of my neck tingled and I knew before looking that Jaron was watching the whole exchange.

“What do you think you’re doing?” I demanded, placing my hands on my hips.

“Just having a bit of fun.” Ashton winked. “You look good though, Piper. It’s nice to see you.” All amusement left his face as he stared down at me.

I sighed, that familiar flutter I had felt years ago whenever he looked at me, no longer there. I was glad for that because Ashton wasn’t the type to settle down. I wasn’t even sure he ever would be.

“Is she here? Is she here?”

I smiled, turning to find Luna Stone running toward me. I laughed, rushing toward her. We hugged and laughed some more and hugged again. “It’s been so long.”

“I know. God, I could cry,” she said into my hair.

“Please don’t.” I had done enough crying for the both of us put together.

“Is Jaron here too?” She looked around the yard.

Jaron was leaning against the far fence, talking to his cousin, Zach Porter, who was also Luna’s fiancé.

“He looks good,” Luna said softly.

“He does.” And he felt good too. Really damn good.

Jaron caught my gaze. He lifted his chin, giving me a wink.

My stomach tumbled, the desire I felt for him unfurling deep in my belly.

Luna giggled. “I know that look.”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” I said, looking away from Jaron’s gaze before our friends caught us eye fucking each other from across the yard.

“You good?” Gigi asked, coming up to us, followed by her sister, Meadow.

“Yeah.” I wished everyone would stop asking me that.

“How’s he doing?” Meadow asked, nodding toward Jaron.

“We have our moments.” I followed her gaze, my heart jumping when I saw that he was coming toward us.

Jaron glanced at the girls. “Ladies.”

Luna gave him a hug. “It’s good to see you, Jaron.”

“You too, Luna.” He returned the embrace. “You treating my cousin well?”

She laughed. “Always.”

“How’s your son?” Jaron stepped up beside me, slipping his fingers between mine.

My stomach somersaulted. Leaning the side of my head against his shoulder, I wrapped my other hand around his bicep.

“You good, babe?” he whispered, kissing the top of my head.

“He’s growing so fast but he’s good,” Luna said before I could answer Jaron’s question. “I don’t know if anyone told you, but we named him Benjamin after your uncle who passed away.”

“Piper told me. Uncle Benny would have been proud,” Jaron said. “I only wish I could have met him too.”

“I know.” Luna sighed.

While he continued talking to Luna about her son, I glanced around the yard. Ashton was standing on the other side of the bonfire with Zach. I wondered where Aiden was.

Zach gave me a small wave.

I waved back.

Ashton’s head snapped up. He scowled.

I frowned. Asshole.

I quietly excused myself from the group and made my way inside the house. I had only been in it a couple of times.

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