The room is silent for about four seconds before everyone erupts in laughter. I hide my own amusement by burying my head in Presley’s neck, feeling her relax.
“I’m not sure about the whole wretched disease thing, but yes, I’m the new girl.” Presley giggles. “My name is Presley.”
Charlie narrows her eyes and looks between the two of us, focusing on me. “You think you can let her go so I can give her a hug?”
“Not a chance.”
“Whatever.” Charlie gets close and throws her arms around both of us. “Nice to meet you, Presley.”
“Oh, group love. Let me jump in on this.” Blake comes up behind Charlie with his arms extended.
“You touch my girl, I’ll cripple your arm, or hand, or voice… whatever makes your living.”
He steps back but gives me a shit-eating grin. “Oh yeah, this is going to be fun.”
Charlie moves to his side.
“Babe, this is Nate, Cooper, and Blake. They’re in the band with Declan.” I point to the rest of the men watching us.
“Nice to meet you.” She gives a small wave.
Cruz and Alex walk in with trays of drinks, and Presley accepts some sort of pink concoction, moaning with her first sip.
“This is delicious. What is it?”
“Secret recipe. I like to call them pantry-droppers. A few of these and Finn better watch out.” He winks at me, and Presley giggles, tilting her head back to me with a gleam in her eye.
“Babe, with an endorsement like that, you drink as many as you like.” I kiss the corner of her lips and drop my voice. “Although, I already know you’ll be dropping your panties.”
She gives a little squeak and tries to wiggle away, unsuccessfully. “Finn, your mom is across the room. Stop.”
“She can’t hear me, babe. And if you don’t stop wiggling your ass against my dick, we’ll be heading straight to one of the guest rooms, and then everyone will know exactly what we’re doing.”
She stops and twists around. Cruz is still standing in front of us with a wide smile. “You can thank me later, Hero.” He walks away, mumbling something about strong sexual vibes.
Jimi, Abbi, Harper, and Gabe walk in right as Robbie gives a loud whistle to get everyone’s attention. Ember goes to his side, and even Blade trots over to sit at his feet.
“Before we start dinner, Ember and I want to put together a camping and rafting trip at the end of the month. I’ve already talked to an outfitter, and we can do a two-day excursion. One day will be a half course and then the next the full course. Thought the men could take the bikes and then load a few of the SUVs with the supplies. We’ll be gone Thursday through Sunday.”
“Hell yeah!” Tripp slaps his hands together.
“And, so all the ladies know, I’ve checked out the campsite and it’s modern. They recently did a remodel on all the bathrooms and locker rooms. That was the only way I’d agree to this.” Ember gives Robbie a smug look.
“If we can work out childcare, we’re in,” Raven tells them.
“James and I will work with Dave. Between the three of us, the kids are taken care of.” Jenna points between her and James. “You two go and have fun.”
Everyone else speaks up in interest. Everyone except Presley, who hasn’t moved or said a thing.
I sidestep from behind her and twist her into me. “Presley, what’s wrong?”
“I’ll need to check with Dad and Johnny. I’m sure it’s fine, but we always discuss our trips to make sure Winnie is taken care of.”
“No problem. We’ll confirm it’s okay before we commit.”
“No, you should definitely plan on going. Don’t let me hold you back.”
“You’re not holding me back.”