A New Enemy
-- EXCERPT: As I reached the front door, I peered through the round window and spotted Teddy with his uncle next to my four-wheeler. Teddy was sitting in the driveway, right next to the wooden fence I shared with Bob, and he was picking flowers from the strip of greenery the fence stood on. Blake was squatting down beside him, with his back to me, and he had on an actual cowboy hat. Christ. So that was a thing. Jeans, white tee, black cowboy hat. He’d brought Georgia with him. I scratched my chest absently, hesitating, then thought, fuck it. I opened the door carefully, just a few inches. Sue me, I was curious. “You ready to go in?” Blake asked. “I’m sure your mama needs us to tell her to sit down and rest.” Oh, his accent was way more pronounced than Sophia’s. His voice was something else entirely too. Low and rich, and with that Southern drawl. “My sister kicks a lot,” Teddy said and picked another flower. He sounded tired. “Dylan and I kiss her belly and say ‘Be nice to Momma.’” I smiled faintly and stepped out on the front step. “Does your sister listen?” Blake asked. Teddy laughed and shook his head. “Nooo. She kicks when she wants.” Blake let out a chuckle. “Typical sisters.” He reached out and gave Teddy’s shoulder a squeeze. “Let’s head inside, champ. You were gonna introduce me to your little friend too.” Little? That had to be Lily or one of the dogs, because I didn’t think 6’5” and 210 pounds was considered little. “Uncle Blake, you hold these for Momma?” Teddy extended the flowers he’d picked. Blake stood up and held out a hand. “Of course. You need any help gettin’ up?” No, he didn’t. “No,” Teddy grunted. I revealed myself fully, preferring to let Georgia boy think I’d listened in without qualms rather than eavesdropping like some sneak. Blake must’ve seen me in his periphery. He did a slight double take before facing me, and fuck me, the man was ten times more gorgeous in real life. Rugged as hell, soulful brown eyes, a couple days’ worth of scruff. He furrowed his brow a little and touched the brim of his hat, and he dipped it a tiny bit, like they did in old movies. “Hello.” I smiled. Soph had neglected to tell me how fuckable her brother looked. And sounded. “Bastian, I see you!” Teddy exclaimed with a tired grin. He jogged over to me and hugged my middle. “I see you too, buddy.” I squeezed him tightly and noticed Blake approaching. So I stuck out my hand. “I’m Sebastian, Teddy’s little friend.”
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