Chapter 162: Breakfast

Nessie, love of my life, mistress of the kitchen, forget the rest of these idiots, runaway with me and cook for me for the rest of my life. – Cookie

Nessie’s alarm went off at four causing Knuckles to jump in his sleep. She reached across him and turned off the alarm.

“What time is it?” he asked pinning her to his chest.

“Four. It’s time for me to make breakfast for all of yeh brothers.”

“At this hour?” He rolled over to his side and threw a leg over her thighs. “Nope. They can cook for themselves.”

“Not in me kitchen! Feck that!” She popped his leg with her hand. “Besides, Cookie has to propose to me.”

“Why does Cookie have to propose to you?” He asked tightening his arms around her.

“He proposes to me every morning. Sledge every night.” She turned her head and kissed him lightly. “Don’t yeh worry. I always turn them down.”

“What if I asked you?”

Tears sprang to her eyes. “Not yet.” She whispered. “I’m not ready for that yet.”

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