Loving St. Nix: A Forever Safe Christmas Story by Brynn Paulin

Author:Brynn Paulin [Paulin, Brynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: series
Publisher: Supernova Indie Publishing Services LLC
Published: 2019-12-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Four

~ December ~

“Are you okay?” Nix asked me as we left the house a few minutes later.

“Perfect,” I answered truthfully. “I’m so glad you were there with me.”

“It was fun. I love your family. They’re crazy. I thought your Aunt Willow was going to take out your uncle when she batted him with that present.”

“She is a softball champion. They own the hotel we’re headed to.”

I directed him to the Driftwood while we admired the downtown lights. “Sometime before we go home, I’d like to take a walk down her. It’s so pretty when it’s lit up.”

“Whatever you want to do.”

I wanted a lot. “What did you mean about vacation next month?”

“That we can do whatever you want.”

“Do you really think everything will be okay with us dating, working together. I mean will we have to sneak around—”

“No,” he growled. “We won’t be sneaking. I’ve never had to fire someone for violating the no frat policy. I’m working on a plan for that stupid rule. A replacement policy.”

“Okay,” I said as he pulled into the hotel lot. When we got to the lobby, Nix dragging our bags, I saw my cousin Aspen at the desk. Breaking free of Nix’s hand, I ran over and gave my cousin a hug.

“Dessie,” he said, swinging me around. “When did you get back?”

“Just today. I’m here with—” I turned to find Nix scowling.

“Her boyfriend,” he growled.

“My boyfriend, Nix,” I finished. “Nix, this is my cousin, Aspen, my Aunt Willow’s son. Who…” My brown furrowed. “Why are you even working tonight?”

“Sick call,” Aspen said. “So I’m helping out.”

“Is there anyone you’re not related to?” Nix asked me.

Aspen laughed. “There are a ton of us.”

“Four main branches, all with different last names—Campanello, Woods, Donovan and Rose. They’re all connected through my grandma and her three sisters. And yeah, there are a lot of us, but there are a ton more in town who aren’t part of the family.”

I turned to Aspen. “So we’re supposed to have rooms.”

“Oh, okay. Let me get you checked in.” After heading back around the desk, he started clicking on the keyboard. “Mmm, looks like just one room. Will that be a problem?”

“No,” Nix replied before I could react. It wasn’t a problem for us to share? His hand rubbed up and down my side, wordlessly reassuring me. “How much?” he asked Aspen.

“Nothing. Family doesn’t get charged other than a housekeeping fee and Dessie mom and dad already paid it.”

“Thanks,” I replied, taking the card.

“You okay?” Nix asked as we walked away.

“Fine. Just fine.”

Except for the butterflies bombarding my stomach.

As soon as we got to the room, Nix pulled me into his arms. I thoughts he’d kiss me quickly, but it immediately grew passionate.

“I know it’s probably too soon,” he said when we came up for air, “but I just want to hold you and kiss you tonight. I can be patient. I know what I want, and if I have to wait for you, I will. It’s okay. So please don’t feel pressured because we’re sharing a room.

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