Fresh Meet: A Single Dad Sports Romance (Kings Of The Water Book 2)

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Yeah?” Familiar unease whenever my “job” is brought up washes through me, and even though I know Nicole is nothing like my family, I’m still waiting for the criticism, for the words that voice disapproval for my occupation—or as other people like to call it, my childish attempt at embarrassing my family. Tanner has only been with me for a few days—after a thankfully short paternity-establishment in court—and I still feel like I got on a roller coaster but haven’t gotten off it yet. I shrug. “Sorry, I’ve been looking at normal job listings all day and can’t find anything that would work for me. I needed a break.” That leaves me standing here like the weirdo I am, staring after him as my heart turns into goo at the sight of this father-son duo, especially at the way Jace protectively holds Tanner against his broad chest with his long, muscular arms surrounding him like a cage. Tanner nods, his small head of brown waves bobbing up and down. Then he shakes both hands in the air, almost like jazz hands, before putting his right index finger on his left wrist as if he’s pointing at a watch.

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When he still hasn’t said a word a moment later, I stop what I’m doing, trying to give him my undivided attention, even though it feels wrong to stop moving right now. “Do you want me to come to the house and get you guys?” Mmm?” Muscle tension has me frozen to my seat, apprehension rushing through me, a certainty settling inside me that this won’t be an everyday question. A breath rushes out of him, making me hold my own for a moment. “I think his cough has gotten worse. He woke up and started crying. I gave him some water, but it doesn’t seem to help. And now he sounds weird, kind of like a seal. I know that sounds stupid, but I don’t know how else to describe it.” Emilia nods in understanding, her lips pressed into a thin line. “I’m so sorry. And now he’s with you?” He doesn’t look away, just keeps studying my face as I have a heated debate inside my head. Thank goodness no one can see what’s going on behind my mop of hair.Well, it wasn’t really a moment, and he wasn’t actually trying to touch me, but my brain seems to think I liked it anyway. My heart breaks at his question. He made himself vulnerable to ensure his boy is safe and sound. He didn’t have the chance to give Tanner the unconditional love every child should get from their parents from the moment they’re born, or even before that. I’m getting tired, so I’ll try and write more later. The doctor is hoping I’ll be out of the hospital next week.

Fresh Meet: A Single Dad Sports Romance (Kings Of The Water)

I shake my head. “No. The prepared meals are usually for days when I have training and don’t have the time to cook.” Did you see that?” Emilia smiles at Tanner before looking at me. “He signs water like if he’d say ‘water’ at this age, or maybe ‘want water.’ The most important thing is that you continue to talk normally with him, in full sentences and sign along the few words you know.”She might be a bit odd at times and dress crazy, but tonight, she saved me from going overboard, from losing my shit when I had to keep it together for my son. The concept still seems surreal most days. Sometimes I catch myself staring at him, unable to fathom that he’s actually part me. Hunter rubs over his short hair, a frantic look on his face. “You’re starting to really freak me out. Who was at the door and what does the letter say?” I sweep over her body from top to bottom, taking in her jean shorts and long-sleeved striped shirt. “So, you do own normal clothes.”