“Okay, Finn, I’ll do my best to make her feel welcome.”
Famous last words…
Chapter 16
Presley
“So do we have an EMOP of our own?” Reese questions as I veer off the interstate toward the campsite.
“Why would we need one?”
“I figure it’s smart to have a plan in case anything becomes weird.”
“Usually, you’d be right, but I understand that Declan decided to drive a camper down for the weekend. Apparently, Raven is still nursing, and he insisted she have privacy to pump and all the comforts of home, including an air conditioner. Finn thinks that’s more for Declan than Raven.
“So the way I figure, we’ll only be around her a little bit. I’m going to make a point to be on a different raft than her. Until I’m convinced her talk with Finn worked, I’m not putting myself in a position to squabble with her.”
“Did
you say squabble? Are you my fucking grandma?” Reese cackles, slapping her knees at her own humor.
“Stop making fun of me. I’m truly nervous about this!”
“Okay, okay, I’m sorry.” She straightens up but fails to hide her grin. “Tell me why you’re nervous.”
“Because it’s been three weeks since Ember’s party and I haven’t seen Raven since.”
“Has Finn spoken with her?”
“A few times that I know of. He asked me to go over there next week with him.”
“So he’s obviously okay with everything. You have to trust it’s taken care of.”
“You’re absolutely right. He’s never given me any reason to worry.”
“So we’ll go into this with little reservation, but if you get uncomfortable, or need anything, give me a sign. I’ve got your back.”
“I know you do and that’s why I love you.”
“You better. Speaking of love, you and Finn need to get creative this weekend. There will be no crazy sex in our tent.”
“Reese!”
“I’m serious, Presley. I don’t care how big the tent is.”
“I’d never have sex in a tent with you present. How can you even say that?”
“Because you wouldn’t, but Finn would. Don’t pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about. That man is obsessed with you. He has a sixth sense of your presence. Last weekend, you literally walked out of the bathroom, and he was already on his feet to get to you. I’m scared to come over unannounced anymore because there’s no telling what I’ll walk in on.”
“I’ll agree there. It’s best if you call.”
“Ugh.” She throws her head back. “You finally get your head out of dipshit land and nail a badass. I never thought I’d be jealous of your sex life.”
“That’s mildly insulting.”
“Presley, think back to a few months ago… would I have reason to be remotely envious of your sex life with Russell?”
I cringe at the thought and shake my head.