Elle’s eyes bug out of her head as she stares at Dr. Wallen and the little girl next to him.

“Hey, Connor,” I greet sweetly. “I heard you brought a little guest with you.” Smiling, I lean down and take her hand. “I’m Maize. Thanks for coming to our party.”

“Hello, ma’am. I’m Olivia.”

“Oh my gosh, what a sweetheart,” Rowan coos.

“How did no one know you had a child?” Kenzie blurts out.

“Well, you never asked.” He shrugs. “Her mother lives in New Mexico, and we share custody. She visits over the summer and holidays. I picked her up early for our Thanksgiving celebration.”

That explains why he asked at the last minute.

“She looks a lot like you,” Elle says, breaking the awkward tension. “Hi, Olivia. I’m Elle. I work with your daddy.”

Olivia shakes her hand with a cute smile. “Nice to meet you.”

“Connor,” Stephen says curtly.

Dr. Wallen stands up straighter with furrowed brows. “Dr. Burk.”

“You two know each other?” I ask, waving a finger back and forth between them. I shouldn’t be that surprised, considering we live in a small town, and everyone knows everyone.

“We were friends in high school,” Stephen explains.

“Yeah, well…that was ages ago.” Connor takes Olivia’s hand. “Anyway, I’m gonna get a couple of snacks for her. It was nice seeing y’all.”

Before anyone can say another word, Connor walks away and heads toward the kitchen.

Rowan, Kenzie, and I exchange a look. “I’m gonna go say hi to Grandma and make sure she gets something to eat.”

An hour later, people are scattered throughout the house having a good time. Some are outside on the deck and admiring the views of the ranch.

“Hey,” Gavin whispers in my ear behind me as I stare out at the orange and blue sky. “You wanna sneak into the guest room?”

Chuckling, I glance at him over my shoulder. “Are you crazy? We have a house full of guests.”

“So? You used to like sneakin’ around with me.” He winks.

That causes me to laugh hard. “That’s true.”

I grab his arm and lead him down the hallway into the room. Once the door is locked, he latches his mouth to mine, and our tongues feverishly fight for control.

“Think you can stay quiet, baby?” he asks in a growl.

“If you cover my mouth.” I grin.

Gavin lifts my dress and moves my panties to the side, then plunges a finger into my wet pussy. I’m already aching for him, desperately needing his cock to fill me.

He wraps his hand around my head and slides his tongue between my lips as he finger fucks me hard and fast, building the orgasm until I fall over the edge. I moan out his name, and he quickly covers my mouth with his.