She took a sip of her hot chocolate.
"If I stick around, I might get to meet your new boss. Make sure it's a good idea to work for him."
Darn it. Definitely a future alpha male. So protective.
"I'll be fine, honey. I promise. Besides, I can judge people pretty well."
"Surprised you can say that with a straight face."
"Hey, brat. I can still ground you."
He gave her a look that dared her to try. What would she do when he left for college in a few years?
She didn't want to think about that.
She yawned. Tonight had been tiring.
Brooks took the mug from her. "You need to go to bed. I'll get your heating pad."
"Thanks, kiddo," she said as she pulled out Slowly from her handbag. "You're my favorite kid, you know that?"
"I'm your only kid."
And he was her kid. Blood or not
