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whether he was a bad person or not, I still loved him, or I thought I did.
    Van and Colt came walkin g in the door about ten minutes later. I c ould hear the loud voices comin g from the foyer as Ty and Conner explained everything that had just happened. Because Tucker threatened the ranch, Colt was goin g all hog shit over it. I took Bella and carried her up to my room. I just wanted to be alone with my baby. She was all that I needed in my life. I couldn’t regret her for a second.
     
     

Chapter 8
    Ty
    I had a hard time sleeping with Miranda crying down the hall. I don’t think she even realize d how loud she was being. A part of me felt so bad for her. My friends used to joke about girls with kids, claiming they were a no no. In light of my new found affection for Izzy, there was no way I would ever feel the same about that statement. Miranda was smoking hot and she was a great mother.  It wasn’t her fault that her pansy ass boyfriend couldn’t act right.
    I loved that little girl so much, in fact when I heard her cooing this morning, I couldn’t help but go into her room and play. I hadn’t expected that Miranda would come in looking like death, but at least she knew that Izzy had a clean diaper and a smile on her face.
    I thought about how my friends would chew me a new ass for being such a sap about that little girl, but I didn’t give a shit. Every time I looked into that little girls eyes I knew that she was special.
    After the douche bag came and busted up my  mirror, Conner demanded that Miranda tell him what was really going on. Since Colt and Van had showed up, I suggested that we go into the other room and give them some alone time. Colt wanted to hear about the drama, but Miranda seemed to genuinely be upset about the whole ordeal.
    Once we got into the family room, Van pulled me to the side and gave me her accusing eye.
    “Don’t I get a hug?” I said grabbing her and pulling her into my chest. Colt rolled his eyes.
    “We thought you were getting in yesterday. I tried to call you all night.” She said.
    “I did get here last night. I uh, well I got caught up with Izzy and after Miranda went out we fell asleep on the couch together. When I woke up I saw all the missed calls.”
    “Wait. Who did you sleep with?” Colt asked accusingly.
    “Izzy. Mirand a went out to see that dickhead, ” I explained.
    “You babysat?” Van asked with a smile on her face.
    “Lucy was here too, although I told her to leave us alone and that I was fine. Obviously I was.” There was no need to say I wasn’ t capable of taking care of her. She was easy to watch.
    “What has happened to you?” Van joked.
    I shrugged my shoulders. “What can I say? The kid likes me.”
    “I don’t think that is what Savanna means. I think she is sayin’ that you are not the type of guy to play with kids and be so caring . It’s kind of disturbin ’, ” Colt admitted.
    “Screw you guys. It doesn’t matter what any of you think. I love that kid and she loves her uncle Ty too.”
    Colt changed the subject immediately once he sensed my anger. “What’s up with Tucker now? Man I am tellin’ ya, that guy is trouble. He has been caught stealin’ and I think the police came lookin’ for him last week. He has Miranda brainwashed. That girl needs to stay away from him.”
    “He seems like a real douche, ” I added.
    Colt gave me a funny look then let out a cackle.
    “What?” I asked.
    “I just think that is funny comin’ from you.” He held up his hand. “No offense.”
    He really just called me a douche!
    “None taken. Look, I know I am not the best boyfriend, but my family has always been important , ” I argued. “That little bitch is nothing like me. Tell him Van.”
    She sat beside me on the edge of the couch and patted my back. “Calm down. We know you aren’t like him. I think Colt is just worried you might want to …I don’t know…hook up with Miranda.”
    I looked from Colt to Van and shook my