“I’m sorry about that,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady as Jaxon and I approached the table once again. My heart was still beating a little too fast, my body still tingling from his touch, but I forced myself to stay composed.
“Don’t be sorry,” Melissa said, her voice gentle yet urgent as she reached out and took Benjamin Junior back into her arms. She cradled him with practiced ease, her hands moving in a soothing motion as she rocked him slightly, her maternal instincts evident in every gesture.
“We pushed too far,” Roxanne added with a soft smile, her attempt at calming me down as clear as the warmth in her eyes. The kindness in her expression made my shoulders loosen slightly, tension slipping away little by little.
As I sank back into my chair, Mason immediately reached for
