Swing For The Fences (Bad Boys Redemption Book 2) by Kimberly Readnour

Author:Kimberly Readnour [Readnour, Kimberly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rae-Allen Publishing
Published: 2018-06-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

JOCELYN

Current Day

“Son of a—” My jaw clamps tightly to stop the string of curse words itching to release. I toss the curling wand on the bathroom counter and shake my hand vigorously. Did the inventor hate his mother? It has to be designed by a male whose sole purpose is to inflict pain on females. It’s as if he woke up one day and asked, “How can I make women suffer? Oh, I know. Make them wrap their hair around a hot stick. They’re sure to get burned.” Seriously! How do people use this on a regular basis?

Once the pain subsides, I inspect the damage. A pink diagonal line brands the inside of my left index finger. Even though the mark is small, it stings like crazy. I blow out a puff of air. No wonder I don’t curl my hair often. I clearly haven’t mastered everyday beauty skills.

With a shake of my head, I glance back at my reflection. Long, natural-looking curls drape my shoulders perfectly and remind me why I sacrificed my digits.

All for the sake of impressing a man.

Speaking of said man, Jax should be here in—I check the time on my phone—an hour. I place the cell in the side pocket of my skirt and tidy the counter. When everything is spotless, I step into my bedroom and scan for anything out of place. My gaze lands on the bed, and I ignore the sudden flutters taking over my stomach. No kids. No interruptions. Tonight will be perfect. Holy crap, I’m going to have sex tonight.

A stab of guilt clenches my chest at my excitement. Being alone comes with the price of spending Thanksgiving without the kids. It still hasn’t settled well spending the holiday without them, but I haven’t had any alone time with Jax. It would be nice if I could have it both ways.

The doorbell interrupts my thoughts. Someone’s early, I think as I beat a path to the door. My heart pounds with excitement when I reach for the doorknob. Don’t appear overanxious. I take a calming breath and then swing the door open.

“Mommy, guess what? Daddy has surprise.” Trenna stands on the front porch, big-eyed and holding a carryout sack half her size.

My jaw slackens but transforms into a lopsided grin when my gaze darts to Carl. How could it not? Melanie clings to his side, right arm tucking behind his back, head leaning on his chest. Left arm extended, her dainty fingers open and close, a sure sign for me to take her.

“W-w-what’s going on?” My voice crackles like a pubescent boy. I clear my throat and step aside as the twins barge inside.

“Easy, don’t spill the food.” Carl’s stern voice slows the twins’ gait. He passes Mel to me, and when she’s secure in my arms, he gives me a once-over. “You look nice.”

“Thanks, but—”

“Don’t worry. I haven’t forgotten you work tomorrow. The kids are going back home with me when we’re done.”

He plans on staying?

“I’ll get the turkey.

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