Wednesday — 8:14 p.m. — Razor Riders Compound, South Carolina
Ava's POV
"I was going to marry whoever invented flan."
Blaze looked down at me.
“Darlin', you've already got an ol' man.”
“Then you're going to have to learn to share.”
“Not happening.”
I scooped another bite into my mouth.
“Your loss.”
Across the table, Xavier burst out laughing.
“Baby sis, you've always been ridiculous.”
“And yet, you love me.”
“Unfortunately.”
I kicked him beneath the table.
“Ow! Ma!”
Maria didn't even look up from her conversation with Nettie.
“Xavier, stop bothering your sister.”
His mouth fell open.
“She kicked me!”
“And I'm sure you deserved it.”
I grinned.
“Love you, Ma!”
“Eat your dessert, niña.”
Xavier stared at me.
“You're her favorite.”
“Obviously.”
Ramiro chuckled from bes
