All I Need: Rod & Daisy (All Of Me Duet Book 2) by A.D. Justice

Author:A.D. Justice [Justice, A.D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: A.D. Justice
Published: 2021-04-10T18:30:00+00:00

The kids are in bed, fast asleep. My extended family has retired for the night after a full day of Christmas festivities. Tracy, Kevin, Juliana, Rod, and I sit around the outdoor fireplace, relaxing and chatting in the glow of the flames.

“I love all the kids and the entire family, but it’s nice to have some downtime with a few adults tonight.” Tracy stretches out on the lounge chair with Kevin. He slides his arm over her waist and closes the gap between them.

“It is nice to have a little peace and quiet, isn’t it? We’ve been going nonstop since the kids jumped on us first thing this morning.” I stand and pick up my empty glass. “Does anyone need anything from the kitchen?”

“All I need is for you to hurry back to me.” Rod pats the empty space beside him. “I’m already getting cold.”

“You’re such a drama queen. If I’m not cold, there’s no way you’re cold.” Juliana rolls her eyes exaggeratedly, showing Rod she’s teasing. She’s usually passed out at this time of night, so I’m thrilled she’s able to stay up and spend time with us.

As I turn to leave, I wink at Tracy to let her know it’s time. She’s my cohort in crime, keeping everyone outside while I grab the small gifts she and I bought on our impromptu shopping spree. When I told Rod the adults in my family don’t exchange gifts, I stated the truth. We purposely don’t. But this trip is special for so many reasons, I couldn’t let it pass without getting small symbolic tokens for Rod and Juliana.

Inside the house, I dart into the den and pull the three wrapped packages from their hiding place behind the couch. The giggle erupts from my throat before I can catch it. They’ll all be surprised, but more than that, I can’t wait to see their reactions. When I step through the back door, I purposely keep the presents hidden behind my back as I cross the patio.

Rod immediately senses I’m hiding something and perks up. Knowing him, he thinks it’s more dessert. My smile grows wider as I near them, and his brows furrow more with my every step. When I reach the end of his lounge chair, my cheeks hurt from smiling, and his suspicion is at an all-time high.

“What are you up to, Mahoe?” He arches one brow at me but doesn’t avert his gaze.

Tracy moves to stand beside me. Then she slides her hand behind my back, takes Kevin’s gift from the top of the stack, and hides it behind her back. Out of the corner of my eye, I see her smile also splits her face in two.

“Rod, why do I get the distinct feeling you and I have been played?” Kevin sits up and swings his feet over the side of the chair. He scrapes his hand over his face, then pins Tracy with his non-sense stare. “Trace, if you’ve done what I think you’ve done, I’m spanking your ass tonight.

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