When I walked down the stairs, Maggie Maye was snuggled up on my father’s lap.
“Dad, I’m going to go over to Sydney’s for a bit. We have a bit of… research to do on a project we’re working on.”
He lifted his hand. “Sure, son. Call it what you like. We won’t wait up for you. Just remember, we’re leaving early in the morning.”
“I’ll be here. Mags, come on, girl.”
My dog lifted her head and looked at me like I had gone insane.
“She’s fine staying here with me. I’ll make sure she eats and goes outside. Go enjoy yourself, stay the night, Mike. We don’t need to be babysat.”
I didn’t want to admit that my feelings had been hurt because my dog picked my father over me. It was probably better this way. Sydney and I could stay in bed the rest of the afternoon and all night if we wanted to.
“Sounds good, Dad. Thanks. There’s plenty of food in the refrigerator. Maggie Maye eats around six.”
“I got it. Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on your mother.”
“I’ll call you in a few hours.”
“Sounds good.”
Throwing my duffel bag over my shoulder, I headed out the front door and made my way to Sydney’s house.
“Officer Murphy! Are you heading to the gym?” Mrs. Nelson asked as she sat on her front porch.
With a smile, I waved. “Something like that,” I replied.
“Good for you! Enjoy yourself!”
“I will. Have a good afternoon.”
“You, too!”
When I knocked on Sydney’s door, I was ready to get lost in her for the rest of the afternoon.
She greeted me with a sexy smile when she answered her door.
“Miss me already?” Sydney asked, inviting me in and shutting the door.
The moment it shut, I had her against it, my hands finding their way up her shirt and pinching her nipples.
“Mike,” she gasped.
“Syd, I want you.”
I lifted her, and she wrapped her legs around my body.
“Where’s Maggie Maye?”