Chapter 44

"Da," he finally said, his lips quirking a little. "Tell me her new papa is not some random dude you picked up and brought home."

Laney burst out laughing. He spoke in English and the word 'dude' rolling off his tongue in such a heavy accent sounded hilarious to her ears. She shook her head and, still smiling, said, "There is no dude."

"I hope there is at least one," he growled in mock annoyance.

The smile drifted from her lips. "I- I hope so to, but he isn't random."