Natalie's POV
I knew that look.
My mother had that familiar sparkle in her emerald-green eyes.
The one that usually meant she was about to say something completely inappropriate.
And judging by the way she kept glancing between Butcher and me, I had a feeling I knew exactly where this was going.
“So, just confirming,” Mom began. “The plan between you two is to just co-parent?”
I nodded.
Butcher gave a short nod of his own.
Mom sighed.
“Shame.”
I raised an eyebrow.
“What is?”
“The s****l energy coming off you two is strong.”
My head whipped toward her.
“Mom!”
Doom burst out laughing, clapping a hand onto his brother's shoulder.
Butcher didn't move.
Although his jaw tightened.
Mom looked entirely too pleased with herself.
“Sweetie, I'm just trying to help you get laid.”
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