~Paul's POV~
I leaned against a table that had been sat up, my eyes gazing over the small get together. I waved to some of the party goers, but I kept to myself. I rolled my shoulders as soft music played over a small stereo system Jake and Bella had brought. I closed my eyes, then I heard Jared's truck pull up.
I began to wonder why he was late, but I then remembered what Emily had told me yesterday. I felt my heartache for Jared's sister and what she'd gone through.
"Hey, Paul," Jared softly called to me, waving like the nut case and maniac he usually was when he was happy, "This's Jaylyn.".
I glanced to the petite blonde woman whom got out from the passenger side. She had eyes that were filled with anxiety, her mouth pulled into a soft frown. She wore a beautiful blue, flowing tunic shirt and cutoff jean shorts along with a pair of Nike flip-flops.
What made my attention focus on her was the gorgeous baby girl sitting on Jaylyn's right hip. She looked just like Jaylyn with the exception of her darker hair.
I watch Jaylyn try to calm her daughter, her lower lip going between her teeth. That was when I could tell Jaylyn didn't like the large crowd of the party. I walked over and softly spoke, "Hey, I'm Paul. May I hold her?".
Jaylyn looked up to me, then she nervously handed her daughter over to me. I rubbed the little girl's back, humming softly to her.
"Her name is Katerina Nicole Lockeheart," Jaylyn said quietly.
"Beautiful name," I hum, watching Katerina softly yawn. She then nuzzled against my chest, her beautiful eyes closing. I glanced to Jaylyn, a little confused and a little happy.
"She's never fallen asleep that easily," Jaylyn said in a soft whisper.
"She must like my body warmth," I honestly admit.
Jaylyn blushed softly, "You're really nice.".
"I try to be," I say, once more being honest.
"I feel like we'd be good friends," she said, her blush darkening a bit.
"I'd like that," I admit, "Maybe we could hang out. Just the three of us.".
Jaylyn teared up a bit, "Do you mean that? You've just met Katerina and myself. Do you really want to hang out with a single mother and her infant daughter?".
"I'd be honored," I comment, then I softly ask, "would you like me to introduce you to a few people?".
I gently hold out my right arm, keeping Katerina with my left arm. I watched Jaylyn shyly link her left arm through my right one. She shyly wrapped her hands around my bicep and forearm. I give her a reassuring smile, then I lead her over to Sam.
Sam and Jaylyn chatted for a few moments before his and Emily's toddler, Amber wanted Sam's attention. He apologized to Jaylyn, but she smiled and said, "I understand.".
Jaylyn and I made our way over to Jake, Bella and their son Henry. I barely listened to Jaylyn and Bella chat for a few moments as my attention went down to Katerina.
I kiss the infant's forehead, rubbing her cheek. She smiled in her sleep. I then blinked as I watched my future unfold in my mind. I felt as if my heart had stopped in my chest.
I just imprinted on Jared's sister!
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