Hawk by Zoe Hart

Author:Zoe Hart [Hart, Zoe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-01-17T16:00:00+00:00

In the morning, I woke to another glorious day on the lake. I forgot how beautiful it could be in Michigan. I’d traveled some, but there was still no place like home. And soon enough I’d be sharing this with the woman I couldn’t stop thinking about.

I sent Taryn a text before I even rolled out of bed.

Me: Have you eaten yet?

Her reply came faster than I expected.

Taryn: Not yet. We’re in negotiations. I don’t want to make a mess. She wants pancakes.

I laughed.

Me: Good news! You both win! I’ll pick up McDonald’s on the way over. I know what to get Lark, but what would you like?

Taryn: The things I would do for a Bacon Egg and Cheese McGriddle… *drool emojis*

Damn, I liked this woman.

Me: Tell me more. I’ll throw in hash browns. Coffee?

Taryn: Mocha, pretty please? *kiss emojis*

Me: You got it, babe.

I cringed, but it was too late. I’d already sent it. There was no taking that term of endearment back. I just hoped she didn’t freak.

Taryn: Thank you! See you soon!

Huh. Well, that was unexpected. Her reaction. Not that I called her “babe.” This was how it had been between us that first night. Everything was so natural, like we were made for each other. I knew that I was supposed to be taking our relationship slow, but for me, a Marine who was used to charging in first and thinking later, this was slow. What Taryn didn’t understand yet was that Marines were trained to be the first in and the last out. We never left a man behind. And we gave everything our all. Okay, maybe not latrine duty, but firewatch, having each other’s back? Definitely. We were hardcore. I was in this. And I’d practice the patience I didn’t have until her feelings caught up with mine.

So, I took Bishop out and cleaned up his mess on the lawn. I let him eat while I showered. I grabbed some tile samples and paint swatches, loaded them in the truck, and then I dropped her a text to let her know I was on my way. And she replied with a smile emoji. Yes, her emoji game was strong.

Minutes later I pulled into McDonald’s to get everything my girls wanted before parking up in front of the house. I paused, since this wasn’t what I expected. I wasn’t the only one here. Braxton and Peyton were both around to help. I took a deep breath, grabbed the food, drinks, swatches and samples, then made my way to the front door.

“Look who’s here,” Peyton commented as I strode up the sidewalk. She was exiting the house after dropping the stack of boxes I’d seen her pull out of her open trunk.

“Good to see you, Peyton.” I flashed a smile. It was the truth. And I had to believe if we were all together here, this had to be a good sign. They must know she was moving in with me. And as far as I was concerned, their presence was the equivalent of their approval.

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