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"And I’ you I just wanted to walk Willow holad you did"

We were interrupted by the back door banging open Deacon appeared first, followed by Rev I watched in surprise as another young ht of rin curved on his handsoet to formally meet the famous Miss Evans"

War atthe clothes right fro ued

"In the rug rat’s eyes you are," he replied

"What do you mean ‘formally meet’?" I asked

"Oh, I saw you at the clubhouse the first day you came You knohen asped at the uy on the back "This is est brother, Benjaod corrected, throwing out his hand

The moment our hands met, I suddenly remembered the sounds of sex and Willoords about Uncle Bishop exercising "Did you have a nice workout?" I blurted before I could think better of it

His brows knitted in confusion "Huh?"

"Never mind," I replied When I met Deacon’s eyes, amusement shone in them Unlike his clueless brother, he knew exactly what I had heard and what Willow had told et out of there "Well, I guess I better head home"

"Stay for supper," Beth said

"Oh, I appreciate the offer, but I can’t"

"’Cause you got aby me to head to the kitchen sink

As he lathered up his hands, I could feel both Deacon and Rev’s inquisitive gazes burning intowar over his shoulder, he asked, "Kids?"

"No It’s justhis hands, Bishop leaned back against the counter and shot ot a reason not to stay" As I opened my mouth to protest, he reached over to steal a piece of ha him away

Then, with a no-nonsense look, she pointed at ht Besides, it’s late You’ve worked double tiood, home-cooked meal"

"I don’t want to be an inconvenience," I protested

Willow tugged at hing at her enthusiasm "Aren’t you tired of ht, too!"

A wicked grin curved on Bishop’s face "Can she stay in aped open at his audaciousness while Willow shook her head "No, Uncle B She stays with ht you for her"

Before I could respond, Deacon smacked the back of Bishop’s head "Knock it off," he warned

"Hey, can I help it if I think Miss Alex is hot?"