Ava's POV I woke up to the smell of bacon. And something burning. Oh, hell. Blaze was cooking again. I rolled over and checked my phone. Nine thirty. My birthday was officially over, and I had absolutely no intention of getting out of bed anytime soon. Until I heard— “f**k!” I sat straight up. “BLAZE?” “EVERYTHING'S FINE!” Something clattered downstairs. “THAT SOUNDED EXPENSIVE!” “GO BACK TO SLEEP, WOMAN!” I burst out laughing. So much for a peaceful Monday morning. When I finally made it downstairs, Blaze was standing in the kitchen wearing nothing but gray sweatpants. My favorite. Unfortunately, he was also glaring at a frying pan. I leaned against the doorway. “Should I call the fire department?” He turned. “Morning, Darlin'.” “Morning, Gordon Ramsay.” “Smartass

