Meg had disappeared from the party with Dunn. Just as I became worried enough to go find her, she returned alone with a wistful look on her face.
“I need to go check on Meg,” I said to Cole.
“No, leave her be, Mar. She’ll talk to you if she wants to. She has a good head on her shoulders. Trust her,” Cole replied.
“I know, I know. I just don"t want her to get hurt.”
“I don"t think you need to worry about that. I spoke to Dunn, today, and asked him to step back. She’s young. If they’re meant to be together, they will be,” Cole said.
“You"re practicing being the protective father already?” I asked.
“I waited many years for the girl I love to admit she loved me, too,” he said, kissing me.
“You"re not being fair. I told you I loved you many times,” I insisted.
“Come on, Mar. You were al
