“Hang in there,” I say dryly. “Your timewillcome.”
“So…” Phoebe’s eyes dart over to Luca. “Youtwo?”
I give atinynod.
They all start squealing again, thrilled by thisdevelopment.
“I knew it!”Phoebe.
“So happy for you.”Gemma.
“How long has this been going on?”Chrissy.
“Have you guys done it yet?”Shelby.
“Don’t screw itup.”Zoe.
I look at the petite blonde, the closest thing Luca’s ever had to a sister, and strip away my guards until she can see the sincerity burning inmygaze.
“I won’t.” I suck in a breath. “Ilovehim.”
The group erupts in happy sequels again, and a slow smile dawns on Zoe’s face. Holding my eyes, she nods, and I know she’s given me herblessing.
I look around at my best friends, feeling love pouring in on me from all sides. They may not share my DNA but, as far as I’m concerned, they’re the best family a girl could everwishfor.
ChapterSixteen
If I have to parallel park, please don’tinviteme.
Delilah Sinclair, acknowledging her strengths andweaknesses.
One weeklater…
“So,you’re really gonna be ournanny?”
I grin at Harry across our picnicblanket. “Yep.”
“But you’re not gonna live wif us?”Potterasks.
“No.” I run my fingers through Fenway’s fur, smiling absently. “But I’ll be right in the North End. That’s not faratall.”
We’re at the park around the corner from their place, having lunch and enjoying the perfect summerweather.
“I fink you should just keep your apartment.” Potter sounds displeased. “The new lady who moved in thereisold.”
“How old?” Mybrowslift.
“Likeforty.”
I shake my head. “Uh huh. Talk to me in twentyyears,kid.”
“Will you bring Luca next time?” Harry asksshyly.
“Harry finks Luca is thecoolest!”
I laugh. “I think so too.”Most days.“He’s busy today, but I’ll try to drag him with me next time. He’d love to see you guysagain.”
“Yeah.” Potter nods. “We’re prettyawesome.”