"You'd better mean that."
"Are you done yet? You're even more long-winded than my mom."
She was nervous and a bit irritated, but there was a misty haze swirling in her eyes, clearly affected by the ambiguous atmosphere as well.
Luis smiled, knowing his little scheme had worked. Since his prideful sister-in-law had gone so far as to say that, then there was no way she'd try to stop him tonight.
"Godfather!!"
Avery's voice was a sweet, coaxing whine, the kind of babyish tone that made one's bones go soft. Even Leah felt her body weaken slightly just hearing it.
Unable to resist, she turned her head to look. Luis had already pulled Avery into his arms, holding her close as they kissed face-to-face, their tongues intertwining in a fierce tangle.
