“Lie,” Daisy said.
“Oh, come on!” Maverik snapped.
Bane chuckled softly as he got up and walked over toward the jeep his mate and his daughter were riding in. “Hey, baby. It’s nothing to worry about. I’ll bring you up to date later. Just a little off the cuff planning.” He leaned through the open window and kissed his mate. “Where y’all headed?”
“Going to take a look at Daisy’s art studio and try to get an idea of how we can arrange it to make sure everything she wants is included.”
“We’ve started breaking up the concrete. It won’t be long before we get most of it hauled away and can start renovating the building,” Brandt said.
“Don’t forget I want to leave part of the concrete. I’m going to use the area for painting,” Daisy said.
“I won’t. Got that part roped off,” Brandt said. He gestured toward Lucien. “Y’all get to meet Hellen’s mate, Lucien, yesterday?”
“We did,” Janie said. “Since you’re introducing him as Hellen’s mate, I’m guessing it’s official.”
“It is. Got me another son-in-law,” Maverik said.
“Congratulations, to all. I’m excited for you, Lucien,” Janie said.
“Thank you, ma’am,” Lucien answered.
“Don’t think I’ve forgotten that you didn’t tell me about my own grand baby,” Janie said, shooting a stern look at Brandt.
“Ma, I explained about that,” Brandt said.
“I know you did. But you could have trusted me. I get that not all mothers have self-control, but living with this crew, and your father, I do believe I deserve some credit,” Janie said.
“Hey! I’m a good mate,” Bane said.
“Actually, you are. You’re less trouble than some that shall go nameless, but that’s not my point.”
Daisy smiled a bit from time to time while her mother was getting on to Brandt for not sharing the fact that she had a grandchild on the way, but she wasn’t really involved too much. She was even more reserved than yesterday.
“You ever going to let me live it down? I mean, I am an adult and it was a decision that both me and Tempest made.”
“Maybe. Speaking of Tempest, how is she feeling?”
“She’s good. Just tired and hungry all the time,” Brandt said.
“Maybe we’ll bring her something to snack on when we come back,” Janie said, looking to Daisy to see what she thought about it.
Daisy nodded.
“She’s craving sugar. Maybe something sweet,” Brandt offered.
“We can do that.”
“Y’all try to stay out of trouble, please,” Janie said.
Bane kissed her again and winked at Daisy. “Same. Y’all stay out of trouble.”
“Yes, sir,” Daisy said to her daddy.
“Hey, Daisy?” Lucien said, though he’d remained quiet for the entire conversation.
Daisy leaned forward so she could see past her mother. “Yes?”
“Offer still stands.”
