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That wasn’t cute That was hot

Cooper gave himself a her than he’d like But the devil that was in hian, and there was nowhere for her to go

“What do I find cute?” He paused, and she ain So Damn Hot

Cooper touched a little freckle that sat at the corner of her eye For a few seconds, he didn’t say a word He inhaled a subtle vanilla scent that was soft and sweet

“This is cute”

Her long lashes fluttered doard, and his gaze fell to her htened, and for one crazya nibble He was just about to cross a line that shouldn’t be crossed when Stanley let loose a round of barking thatthe floors as it scrambled toward the hall, and that hen Cooper realized he had company

Whatever spell per He cleared his throat, took a step back, and a second later, Maverick strode into the kitchen, arms laden ine and appetizers, followed by Charlie and his uess his sister-in-law’s little brother was outside with the dog, because no longer were Stanley’s excited barks filling his ears

His an about thole seconds after entering the rooht up with a so

“Hello,” Isabel said,past her son “Cooper didn’t mention he’d invited a friend for dinner”

“Oh…” Morgan darted a look his way Hot and flustered, she continued “I’ breath, more than a little flustered as she atteht”

She glanced up at hi more than a little unsure

“This is Morgan,” Cooper said “She helped an “I hope she stays for dinner, because the potatoes we made are probably the best damn potatoes in Maine”

“Really,” Charlie said with a chuckle “The last time you had my potatoes, you told me they were the best damn potatoes in Maine”

“Yeah well, our fancy potatoes have a secret ingredient, and sorry to say, but they kick ass”

“We’ll see about that” Charlie s with these two goofballs is tiring”