Ignite: A Grumpy Single Dad Romance

this princess doesn’t care what other people say. She makes her own decisions.” She thought for a moment. “She’s a feminist princess.”

My cock was surging to life beneath her.

“They’ll probably ask for a dog next,” Winnie said as we stepped onto the porch.

“Or a baby brother.”

Dex patted my shoulder. “Break a leg, babe

“Are you blaming this on me?” Dex asked.

“Entirely. If you hadn’t moved in with your grumpy scowl and tight T-shirt, we all might have been spared tonight.”

“Don’t make me give you a lecture on how a man’s clothes are not to blame for a woman’s behavior,” he scolded.

What do you say?” I whispered. “Can I have one more chance to make you mine?” I glanced back at the girls. “Or maybe ours?”

“I want to take care of you,” I said gruffly. “I know you don’t need it, but I do.”

Because I love you,” I repeated, looking her right in the eye. “I know I’m too old for you, and you could have anyone you wanted—someone with a bigger bank account, someone younger and smarter, someone with way less baggage.”

Girls,” I said. “I have to tell you something serious.”

“Is it that you’re in love with Winnie?” Hallie asked. “Because we already know that.”

This is so exciting,” Luna said.

“I know,” Hallie agreed. “It’s even better than Mom’s wedding.”