“Where is this condo exactly?” Caro asked through gritted teeth.

“Not far from here. In my building.”

“In your building?” She gave me one of those are you crazy glances and groaned. Yeah, I was crazy. Crazy stupid or crazy smart. Only time would tell.

“Yup. It’s safe and clean and big, and on the same floor as mine.”

“The same floor?”

“Directly across the hall.” I grinned guilelessly as if I expected her to be thrilled when I knew she really wanted to feed me to the lions at Woodland Park Zoo.

“Wonderful, just wonderful.”

“I thought it was.” I grinned, and Junie and I fist-bumped.

My gaze drifted to Caro. She was still flushed, and her lips were parted slightly, reminding me how good it felt to have those lips on mine. I wanted them again and again and again. Avoiding a sexual relationship with her was going to be the hardest thing I ever did, and I wasn’t sure I was up to the task.

Chapter Fifteen

Delusional

~~Caroline~~

Reluctantly, and having zero say in the matter, I loaded the kids and myself into Easton’s big-assed luxury SUV. That thing could haul Heath’s entire hockey team and all their gear. I sat in the back seat with the kids while Juniper sat in the front seat with Easton. She jabbered as much as Hailey did, going on and on about the condo and how excited she was and couldn’t wait to see it.

Easton pulled into a parking garage on the bottom level of a tall building with walls of windows. We took the elevator up several levels. To be honest, I didn’t notice what level he punched. I was too busy staring at his profile as he lovingly gazed down at my…our children. His protective yet affectionate expression almost brought me to my knees in that confined space. I propped myself up against the wall, faking a casual stance. Easton never once glanced my way, his attention focused on our kids. If I’d stripped naked and dry-humped him, I’m not sure he would’ve noticed. A strangled giggle erupted from my throat, and Junie gave me a questioning look.

“Nothing,” I said. She shrugged and didn’t press for details.

The elevator door swished open. Much to my surprise, Easton glanced over his shoulder as he ushered the kids into the hallway. He cocked a brow at me, and without thinking, I threw him a saucy kiss. His brown eyes darkened for a moment, and I knew what he was thinking because I was thinking—and wanting—the same thing.

Hailey tugged on his arm, diverting his attention. He swung her up onto his broad shoulders with ease. She screeched with joy and giggled. They headed down the hall with Junie beside them, both females keeping up a steady stream of conversation while Easton grinned from ear to ear.

Heath stared at them wistfully. I reached for his hand, and our eyes met momentarily. I was struck by the longing in his dark eyes and slammed by the realization he was feeling left out and a little jealous.