Boss Girl (Minnesota Ice #2) by Lily Kate

Author:Lily Kate [Kate, Lily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: funny romantic comedies, humorous romantic comedy, sports romance, romantic comedy
Publisher: Lily Kate
Published: 2017-08-28T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 25

Jocelyn

The total is five.

Five little girls running around by the time Boxer returns to the party. To my surprise, all of the mothers have stayed. Maybe this is normal, or maybe they don’t trust a strange lady opening the door to watch their kids. Probably the latter.

I turn from organizing cookies at the snack table at the sound of Boxer’s low, rumbling laughter. It’s infectious, and I’m already grinning when I look up to find him climbing down the staircase.

My hands freeze and my body stills, but my heart doesn’t get the memo. It’s racing, pounding out of control at the sight of him there. Fresh from the shower, his hair still damp and a little mussed, as if he’d only run a hand through it after toweling off.

Then, there’s the rest of him. He’s dressed to impress today, and it is a stunning sight. As I look closer, I realize it’s not his clothes, per say, but the way he’s wearing them. I’ve gone on dates with men whose suits cost more than my mortgage, but they were nothing compared to this.

Dark jeans hug his legs, moving with his tall figure. A button down shirt sits on top, accenting his broad chest, the sturdy arms through the tapered waist. All of it complimented by blue eyes that shine like the frosting of the cookie I’ve just dropped onto my plate.

I glance down, hurriedly moving the cookie back to the platter, and guiltily steal one last look at Boxer before backing away. I’m not the only woman who’s noticed him, either, and that gives me a shot of jealousy that I’m not exactly proud to admit.

I fight it back, pretending it’s a jolt of annoyance as the women migrate toward Boxer from all directions. It’s like he’s a magnet, sucking paperclips to his person by simply being in the room.

Ducking into the kitchen, I pour a glass of water from the fridge. Cold water. Then I add a few ice cubes and slurp it down until I have a brain freeze. Get a grip, Joss. I’m sure they’re just making friendly parental small talk.

However, I find a most peculiar thing in the kitchen. Six cakes sitting out. Homemade cakes. Which doesn’t even make sense because there are only five guests here. Did someone bring two cakes? Surely that can’t be normal.

I pretend this is a reason that I need to talk to Boxer. To find out how he wants me to handle the extra cakes.

As I navigate through a group of giggling girls, I find nearly all of the parents surrounding Boxer. It’s looking like I’ll have to hack my way through to get his attention.

There’s only one problem. I’m not used to caring so much. Usually, I’d just go after what I want. I’d walk right up to him and tell him exactly what’s on my mind, but for some reason, my mind isn’t working right today.

I sort of hover near the edges, waiting my turn, lingering and listening as the other women speak with him.

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