Jaded Hearts (Book 2 of Blue Moon Series)
Jaded Hearts Chapter 26

Matt

I woke up Sunday morning and immediately called Gio to make sure he had Taylor's passport ready for us. He was annoyed by my 5:00 a.m. c Little brothers weren't so bad after all.

I got dressed and carried all the luggage down to the garage and loaded the truck. She wasn't much of a morning person, so I wanted to wait "Mmmm."

"Come on, the truck's already packed, and you can sleep once we board."

She rolled over and had a small tantrum before opening one of those beautiful green eyes and looking at me. "If it's a private jet, why do we She turned back to her pillow, and I quickly lifted her from the bed before she could snuggle back in. The flight plans have already been cre

I carried her to the bathroom and sat her on the edge of the tub before reaching over to turn on the shower "You have twenty minutes. Chop

I left the bathroom with her mumbling something under her breath I didn't quite catch, but I'm sure it wasn't a sweet, morning greeting. She "Can we grab breakfast? Do we have time?"

"We don't, but there will be plenty of food on the flight. I promise I won't make you starve the entire way there." "Okay. Then let's go."

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The drive to the airport was smooth and easy since we were leaving so early, and soon, we were settled in our seats, waiting for takeoff. "This "It's only a few months old. Our last jet was purchased by Xander's dad almost ten years ago; it was time for an upgrade. There are some 'spe "Oh, really? Now you've got me curious."

Just then, our usual flight attendant, Shane, walked over with two bottles of water and handed them to us. Good morning, Gamma. You're lo Shane was a member of our pack and gay. Flamboyantly gay. It took him a while to be comfortable enough with his sexuality to really be who "Good morning, Shane. What's new in your world?"

He sat down next to Taylor and dramatically threw his head back. "Boy troubles. I see you don't have these problems, though. Who is this be I had to laugh. The look of surprise on Taylor's face, and the easy way Shane was speaking to her, was almost too much.

"This is my girlfriend, Taylor. She's also my assistant, so she'll be helping me out in Rome."

"Girlfriend? Yassss!! Matthew, I'm so proud. This diva is flawless. I can't wait to see the little caramel babies; they'll be gorgeous."

Taylor almost choked on the water she was sipping. "I'm so happy you approve, Shane. It's nice to meet you," she said after clearing her thro "You too, queen. Now let me get back to my job." He stood up and fixed his clothes.

"Would either of you like anything else before takeoff? I'll bring out your breakfast once we're in the air, but I can get you a small snack now

I looked to Taylor, who just shook her head. "I'll wait for breakfast, thank you. And once we're all done, you can tell me about these boy trout Shane's eyes lit up, and he nodded. "She's a keeper, Matt, seriously. I'll see you guys in a bit. Buckle up; we're talking off soon."

"He's amazing. I think I love him already." Tavlor giggled when we were alone again.