Angel

Chapter 20

Marc

"Hey, are you and Violet busy this weekend?" I asked Angel as we worked together to fix dinner.

She shook her head as she chopped peppers. "No, what's up?" Damn, I hope she doesn't get mad.

"Well, after our conversation at the coffee shop, I reached out to a friend about Flower's birth certificate. I hope I'm not pushing too fast," I paused.

Leaning over, she kissed my cheek, "Nova, I want this. No matter what, you are her father. But why didn't you just have one of the guys do it?"

"Owen asked the same thing," I chuckled. "Um, well, see Owen's a family law attorney, so it makes more sense. That and, well, I want to change my will as well. Since he's the executor of the estate, it just makes sense to have him do all of it."

She paused for a moment, then shrugged, "Okay, but you realize I don't want your money, right?"

This woman. Washing my hands, I took the knife from her and wrapped her in my arms. "I've missed six years of her life and six years without these arms around me, Angel. Life treated me well after I got out of the gangs, and I want to share that with you. I'm not trying to force you to take money or buy your love, but understand, I want to spoil both of you rotten. I don't want either of you, or your MawMaw for that matter to worry about money ever again - none of us do." She started to protest, but I quickly crushed my lips against hers. When our kiss broke, we both were panting. "Owen and Sean will be here for the weekend and then get a court date scheduled on Monday."

Her eyes were slightly glazed and she simply nodded, making me chuckle softly.

"Did I hear that right, Owen and Sean are coming in?" Axel said as he came into the kitchen.

"Yeah, I asked him for help with the Flower's birth certificate. He suggested they come up for the weekend and then he'll get a court date. I figured we had the room," I chuckled.

"Sounds good to me. We haven't seen the Blackbournes in years. Any of the others coming?" he asked, snagging a pepper as Angel swatted at his hand, giving him a reprimanding look.

"Nah, just those two. I'm sure they'll use it as a romantic getaway," I grinned.

"Violet and I can stay home to give you all time with your friends," Angel said.

"No way, Dove. We want you here, and if Owen's coming to work on legal stuff for the two of you, then he'll want you here as well," Axel grinned and gave her a quick kiss.

"Okay, I just don't want to intrude," she sighed.

"Baby, if we had anything to say about it, you, princess, and your MawMaw would already be living here," he told her, making her blush and shake her head as she went back to prepping the veggies.

Mattie

Corey and Brandon had made me take the next day off to spend with Violet and MawMaw. I'd explained everything to MawMaw who sat stoically. I have a sneaking feeling she's gonna take the wooden spoon to Corey when she sees him next. Violet was over the moon at the idea of spending the weekend with the guys again. She had spent all night planning out what toys to take with her as well as outfits. Of course, MawMaw once again declined the invitation - stubborn woman.

Now I found myself clock-watching as the end of the workday drew closer. I jumped in my seat when the intercom buzzed with Lydia's voice. "Mr. Ravenstahl is requesting you come to his office, Ms. Theriot. He asked you to bring the Meadows files."