“Kevin,” I said. “What brings you to this side of the island?”
“Adventure,” the little boy said.
“That’s a very good reason to come,” I said with a smile.
“You’re pretty,” the little girl said.
“Not nearly as pretty as you,” I said.
“These are my kids. Daniel and Sydney,” Kevin said.
I fluttered my eyes up to his before I crouched down to their level.
“It’s nice to meet you. I’m Brooke.”
“Daddy says you’re a friend,” Sydney said.
I looked up at Kevin and found him staring down at me.
“Yes,” I said. “You could say that.”
“So can you come over and play?” Daniel asked.
Morgan snickered and I shot her a look.
“Well, I haven’t been invited,” I said.
“That can be arranged,” Kevin said.
I stood up as my eyes connected with his.
“We’ve already had dinner, but there’s coffee, wine, and cake back at my place,” Kevin said.
“Did someone say ‘wine’?” Morgan asked, coming to stand at my side.
“Kevin this is my best friend Morgan,” I said, formally introducing the two.
“I’ve heard a lot about you,” Morgan said, shaking his hand and giving him a once-over.
“I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not,” Kevin said.
“The jury’s still out.”
Kevin released Morgan’s hand with a smile that set my heart slamming in my chest.
“I deserved that,” he said.
“So?” Daniel asked.
“Will you come play?” Sydney asked.
“Yeah, we have a waterslide,” Daniel said, trying to sweeten the pot.
“Twins that finish each other’s thoughts. Can you get any darn cuter?” Morgan asked.
I looked down at the two kids holding Kevin’s hands as my mind swirled around. This wasn't a good idea. I wasn’t going to deny the obvious hold Kevin still had on me; how my body rose to attention when he was around and how his eyes still drew me in. I tried to pretend I didn’t remember how good his soft lips and strong hands had felt on my body. I closed my eyes and drew in a deep breath as everyone stared at me. But it was Morgan who jumped in.
“I’m down for wine and cake. We’ll be there,” she said.