Love Slave for Two: Reckoning [Love Slave for Two 4] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Tymber Dalton Read Free Book Online Page B

generator at Peggy’s, like the one they had in Florida, in case of power outages.
    “Do I smell cinnamon rolls?”
    “Andy’s already up and baking,” Peggy confirmed. “We had a feeling you and Laurie will both want to be glued to the TV today.”
    “I’ll try not to be.”
    “Honestly? I’m glad she’s here. It’s one less worry for John and Kelly right now. She’s such a sweet girl. And she looks just like you.”
    Nevvie had an idea. “Would you mind watching the boys for me today?”
    “I still want to laugh every time you ask me that. Of course I don’t mind. But why?”
    “I think Laurie and I need a girls’ day out. I know I could use one. Get our hair and nails done and go shopping.”
    “That sounds like an excellent idea. It would keep you both occupied.”
    With a sigh, Nevvie shut down her laptop. Then she turned off the TV. An amused giggle escaped her.
    “What’s so funny?”
    She looked at Peggy, the giggles still bubbling out of her. “You and I can both be Mrs. Kinsey-Paulsons.”
    “We’ll see, sugar. We’ll see. You never know.” Nevvie didn’t miss her playful smile.
     
    * * * *
     
    After her shower, Nevvie joined Peggy and Andrew in the kitchen, where a fresh batch of cinnamon rolls had just emerged from the oven. Laurie shuffled into the kitchen in her pj’s, her hair tousled, and rubbing sleep from her eyes.
    “Good morning, sugar,” Peggy greeted her.
    “Good morning, Grandma.” She gave the three of them hugs before slumping into a chair at the table.
    “You’re up early,” Andrew said.
    The girl shrugged.
    “Listen,” Nevvie said. “I have an idea. You and me, girls’ day out. Mom said she’ll watch the boys for us. What do you say? We’ll get our hair and nails done and hit the mall.”
    The ghost of a smile curled her lips. “Okay.”
    “Good. You eat, then grab a shower.” She could tell from the girl’s body language that Laurie was as close to tears as she herself was. Once Laurie had finished breakfast and headed for the bathroom, Nevvie called John and Kelly.
    “Good morning, early bird,” John teased. “How’s Savannah? Anything new in the world?”
    “Yeah, Dad, cut the small talk. We’re all worried about you.”
    “Don’t be. We’re heading over to your house in a couple of hours. Whatever happens, happens. We’ll be fine.”
    “You stay safe. But why I called was I’m going to take Laurie out today. Do girl stuff. Buy her some stuff. Take her mind off what’s going on, but I wanted to make sure it was okay with you first.”
    “What kind of stuff?”
    “Well, that’s why I called. I want to get her a cell phone, if it’s all right.”
    “Let me get your mom.”
    A mixed thrill ran through Nevvie at that phrase. Another giggle wanted to burp through, but she stifled it.
    After a few minutes of discussion with them both, Nevvie had the green light to do it. It would help take Laurie’s mind off things.
    Not to mention Nevvie welcomed the distraction.
     
    * * * *
     
    They headed out a little after nine, following Nevvie calling home to check in. Tom and Tyler agreed with her plan. “Let’s consider this shopping trip an early birthday present,” Nevvie told Laurie with a smile. With four weeks until her thirteenth birthday, Nevvie didn’t feel guilty about wanting to spoil her little sister, considering all the years they’d missed. “I can make up for all the birthdays we weren’t together.”
    Laurie smiled. “I’m glad you’re here for this one.”
    “Me, too.”
    Hair and nails first. Then lunch at the food court before their shopping began in earnest. Nevvie didn’t just shop for Laurie, but for herself and her sons, too. She bought them clothes, a new video game system to replace the aging one at Peggy’s, along with several games the boys and Laurie would enjoy playing together.
    On a whim, Nevvie asked, “How old is your laptop?”
    “A couple of years old. It’s Mom’s old one. Why?”
    Nevvie