#chapter50

Carlson stood up with the paper, grabbed his coffee and left the room making the guilt evident. Popping her hip out she stared down her grandmother. “Gran?”

“I don’t know what you are talking about.” Florence brushed it off like she did not know a thing. “Will you set the table for breakfast dear?” Adalyn pursed her lips together knowing that something must be up. Opening the cupboard doors she grabbed a stack of plates.

Everyone was around the table eating breakfast when Elena turned to see a black SUV coming up down the road to the house. “Gran are you expecting anyone?” Florence had just sat down in her chair and simply shrugged her shoulders.

“No, honey. I wonder who it could be.” Her innocent granny voice could fool anyone.

Adalyn peered out the front window following everyone else’s eyes. Indrawing a breath, she recognized that vehicle. “No…” she whispered and turned towards her father who was grinning from ear to ear. “Daddy?” The whole table turned to see Adalyn’s face light up.

“Yes, Addy?” His face was beaming seeing how happy Adalyn her green eyes were shinning once she realized who it was. “Go and see who it is.”

“Wait... it’s Harry?” Elena leaned into Reid and asked him while her fiancé shrugged his shoulders in return being completely unaware of the situation.

Adalyn pushed her chair back and slipped on a pair of boots. By this time the vehicle had pulled up to the side of the house and stopped. Hearing the door slam shut, everyone’s eyes followed Addy as she ran towards the car despite the snow coming down hard.

The back door opened and Harry stepped out with the biggest smile seeing Addy running towards him. Within a few seconds Addy practically launched herself into the prince’s arms as Harry caught her and slowly twirled her around.

“What are you doing here?!” Her voice muffled by his jacket.

“I wanted to surprise you.” Harry gently placed her back on the ground feeling her cool hands cup his cheeks. Placing his hands over top of them, he angled his head to kiss one.

“Well you really did! I had no idea!” Addy’s eyes were shinning happily staring up into Harry’s she still did not believe that he was here.

“I told your father not to tell you.” Harry confessed as his head turned to see Addy’s whole family eagerly peering out the window by the breakfast nook at the couple, watching their every move. He waved politely, making Addy turn her head to see where he was looking having completely forgot about them.

“I knew he was acting strange this morning!” Addy snaked her arm around her boyfriend and leaned up to kiss him. “Come… I want you to meet my grandparents.” She simply could not stop smiling at the fact that Harry surprised her and had come here.

The couple walked arm in arm towards her grandparent’s house. Addy just stared up at the prince in silence with an adoring smile plastered on her lips. “What?” Harry smirked as he caught a glimpse of it.

“I just…” She shook her head in shock. “You are here, you are at the farm!” Addy giggled lightly. “I thought you had to stay longer?”

“Let’s just say Zara easily convinced me to surprise my girl.” Harry and Addy climbed the steps to the house stopping briefly on the porch. Harry had noticed this was probably the last private moment he would have with Addy until later and he definitely was going to take advantage of it.

“Come here...” He lifted Addy’s chin and captured her sweet soft lips against his. Addy moaned into the kiss, putting more pressure on his lips indicating she wanted more of him. Harry cupped her cool cheek rubbing it over with his warm hand and holding her lips steady as he continued to taste them. Breaking their lips apart, Addy had her signature blushed cheeks on display.

“I love it when I make you blush like that.” Harry leaned in and placed a quick reassuring kiss to her lips.

“Stop it…” Addy tried to hide her head in embarrassment. “My whole family probably saw you kissing me.” She opened the door and reached back to find Harry’s hand to lead him into her grandparents home. The Mackenzie family had left the table and congregated near the front entrance ready to bombard the couple as they came in.

Addy walked in with Harry, never leaving his side as he greeted her family. Addy’s grandmother pulled him right into a warm inviting hug that caught him a little off guard. “Hello, Harry. I am so happy you were able to join us and spend some of your holiday time here.”

“Thank you, Florence. I hope it wasn’t a bother me showing up like this.” Harry moved out of the hug.

“Oh not at all! We have been waiting what seems like forever to finally meet you, dear!” Addy gently rubbed Harry’s back up and down, staring up at the prince fondly.

“Harry, this is my grandpa, Edwin.” Adalyn proudly introduced Harry to her grandfather who was like a second father to her.

“Hello, son.” Edwin shook his hand firmly while Harry admired the elder man’s huge hands. “Welcome to the farm!”

“Thank you, sir.” Before Harry could speak another word, he felt Chance whacking his leg with his tail trying to gain the prince’s attention. Kneeling down he was met with an excited pup dancing around in circles happy to see Harry. “Well hello to you too Chance.”

“Babe, are you hungry? There are a lot of pancakes left.” The family sat back down at the table finishing their breakfast.

Grandma Florence gave Harry a healthy helping of her pancakes. “Eat up, son.” “Harry, you are going to gain probably ten pounds here.” Gavin, Lila’s boyfriend chimed in.

“Oh, I believe it.” Harry took a bite of the pancake and was in literal heaven. “This is amazing Florence, thank you. Now I know where Addy gets her cooking skills from.” Addy’s smile still had not left her lips as she turned to glance at the prince.

Elena leaned into Reid and whispered, “Look how happy Addy is, Reid.” She placed her hand over top of her chest watching the giddy couples sit beside each other and steal loving glances. They were constantly touching or leaning into one another. Harry had finished his pancakes and had Addy leaned into him, absent-mindedly rubbing her arm gently up and down while the couple listened to a story of Edwin’s.

Addy had gone up stairs to shower after Harry brought his things to her room. He was outside with Addy’s grandfather getting a tour of Edwin’s gun cage. The look Addy displayed when her grandfather offered to show Harry it had him dissolving into a fit of giggles along with everyone else at the table. Edwin and Carlson convinced Addy that they would return Harry to her in one piece.

“Addy was sure surprised to see you.” Carlson watched Harry handle one of his father’s guns.

The prince smirked and bit down on his bottom lip. “She really was.” Harry handed the gun back to Edwin. “Thanks for letting me come, Carlson. I couldn’t wait any longer.”

“Hey, if you can make my daughter as happy as I saw her this morning you are welcome whenever, Harry.” Carlson crossed his arms and became quite serious. “I need to ask you this since it seems like you are the closest to Addy…” Harry lifted his gaze to lock eyes with Carlson. “How is she really doing?”

Harry released a deep sigh and bit down on his bottom lip. “With all due respect sir, I want to answer it but I think the best person to is your daughter.” He was not about to discuss every thing that Addy had confided about to Harry.

“I am asking you because she won’t tell me, Harry.” Carlson was putting Harry in a tough position. Her grandfather had become silent and was staring at the prince waiting to hear his answer.

“I can’t do that to her.” Harry firmly stood his ground with Adalyn’s father. “I can tell you that she has her moments like anyone would assume, but she is doing what she needs to get through it.” Sighing deeply Harry continued, “it is not fair to Addy to tell you what she tells me in confidence, without her permission.”

“He’s right.” Everyone turned around to see Adalyn leaning against the doorframe, surprising the whole group. Her eyes drifted towards Harry and smiled weakly at him. “You should not have put him in that spot dad.” Adalyn pushed herself away from the door and walked towards Harry.

“Addy, we all want you to be ok… we are worried about you because we care about you.” Harry lifted his arm so Addy could come in beside him. He watched her face morph into a soft gaze while staring at her father as she let his words sink in.

“That doesn’t mean you are allowed to ask Harry to do that. If you are so worried about me, then ask me.” Addy angled her head and leaned it on Harry’s shoulder.

“Fine, are you ok Addy?” Her father crossed his arms stubbornly and for the first time Harry knew exactly where she had gotten that trait. He coughed to try his best to stifle a laugh knowing it was serious question. Silence filled the room, the tension becoming more palpable with each passing second. Harry could feel the anxiety from Addy’s tense body as she blindly searched for his hand that he freely gave.

Inhaling a deep breath she answered, “I’m not ok, dad. How can I be ok? I am still working through it all.” Addy looked up at Harry who quietly smiled at her. “But, I will be because I have all of you.”

Carlson steadied himself as he leaned back against a pile of boxes. “You know… if you are ever feeling like uh…” Addy sensed what her father was trying to say as he struggled to formulate the words.

“Dad…” Addy shook her head. “I would never.” Her voice faded away.

“Good…” Carlson chocked back tears while hanging his head low. Addy dropped Harry’s hand and walked towards her father, engulfing him in a warm hug. After sharing an embrace with Carlson, Addy looked back at Harry remembering why she had come out here to find him in the first place.

“Would you like to go for a walk with me?” Addy patted his chest.

“Of course I would!” He let Addy lead him back through the house to grab their coats.

“Do you want to go for some walkies?!” Willow started running around the room while Chance wiggled in Harry’s arms ecstatically.

“He’s missed you.” Addy couldn’t help but giggle as Chance attacked Harry with kisses. “Shall we test out his Christmas present from you, love?”

“You got it already?!” Harry’s head snapped up. “Yeah, I got it that afternoon you left. Your friend was not sure if it would work, but at least we can give it a try?” Addy pulled out a make shift puppy leg prosthesis. A man that Harry had worked closely with for a veterans charity was known to make custom prosthesis for amputee veterans. Harry had mentioned that his girlfriend’s dog was in need of one and within a week, Harry had brought Chance to the man to get measured and fitted. It was Harry’s Christmas present to Chance as he knew that Addy had been in search of one for a few months. With how Chance’s leg was injured, he was not able to fit the average prosthesis commonly made for dogs.

“Here…” Addy handed it off to Harry. “You put it on him.” Harry shook his head up at his girlfriend.

“I will hold him, you put it on. You are the one who rescued him after all, it should be you who gives him this chance to walk normally again.” Addy’s eyes locked with Harry’s as his words tugged at her heart, choking her up.

“Ok.” Was all she could manage to force out with a shaky breath.

“Come here Chance.” Harry gently grabbed the excited pup.

“What are you guys doing?!” Elena and Florence glanced around the kitchen corner.

“Chance is going to test out his first prosthesis!” Addy grabbed the first piece and slipped it over Chance’s stump. Chance shook his leg, glancing back at it becoming unsure whether he liked it or not.

“It’s ok buddy. It’s going to be different, but you have to wear one.” Harry provided gentle strokes along Chance’s body that instantly calmed him down. They had now gained a full house audience as the couple fastened the last piece onto Chance.

“He will be more likely to try it outside.” Addy told Harry to pick Chance up as she held the doors open so Harry could carry him through. Addy was right behind Harry as she took out her phone to capture the moment. Her family had all come out and stood on the porch to watch.

Harry gently set Chance down on the ground and petted his ears. “Merry Christmas Chance.” He swore that dog smiled at him as he stood up and told Chance to run.

The dog looked back at his leg and took a few stumbling steps in a circle. “It’s ok, go play with Willow!” Addy encouraged the pup.

Chance spotted Willow running ahead and took off in chase of her. He stumbled a few times, but eventually caught up to Willow and egged her to chase him back.

“Yayy!” Everyone from the porch started to cheer and clap.

Harry turned his head hearing silence coming from the woman that stood beside him. Tears were forming in her green eyes, threatening to over pour. But, beyond those tears, her green eyes were smiling proudly as she watched Chance run free.

“You ok, love?” He wrapped his arm around her tightly.

“Yeah…” She wiped away a tear trickling down her cheek. “This is why I do this, Harry. Moments like this are what keeps me fighting for them.” Adalyn’s head twisted to lock in Harry’s eyes. “But, I couldn’t have done this without you.”

“No. You helped Chance when no one else would, you gave him this amazing life Addy. I only bought the prosthesis.” He leaned in and placed a soft kiss to her lips. “This is all you, babe. Enjoy it.” Addy’s head turned to see Chance running back as fast as he can just like a normal dog with a slight hobble. His tail was wagging happily while his tongue hung out over a smile. “Hey boy!” Addy bent down at her knees to give the dog some love. Chance jumped up steadying his paws on her knee and leaned into her body as if he was thanking her. “Do you like Harry’s gift for you? Isn’t he the best man anyone could ask for?” She angled her head to look up at the prince with a fond smile.

“I wouldn’t be half the man I am without you.”

“Oh, you two!” Elena had walked down the steps of the house. “Give me that phone and let me take a picture of the three of you!”

Harry gave Elena his phone before kneeling down beside Adalyn and Chance. “You should put this up on your website.” Harry spoke through a smile.

Addy turned her head and was scolded by Elena for not looking at the camera. “I want this moment for only the three of us... our little family.” It was now Harry’s turn to look her in the eyes as the camera captured their tender moment together.

“Our family.” Harry repeated while looking into Adalyn’s deep green eyes seeing the future clearly within them.

“Ok, where do we start?” Harry rubbed his hands together eager to learn some baking tips from Grandma Florence.

“Before we start young man, you need one of these!” Florence bent over and rummaged through a cupboard pulling out a flowered apron.

“I think I am good…” Harry eyed that thing knowing if one of the guys saw him in this, he would never live it down.

“Oh! Wipe that look off of your face. You don’t want it to stay that way!” Grandma Florence insisted as Harry reluctantly put it on to appease Addy’s grandmother. “What are we going to make?” Harry looked around searching for a recipe book. “Where’s the recipe?”

“Oh, my dear.” Florence leaned in and pointed to her temple. “It’s all up in this young mind.” Tying her apron behind her, Florence looked up at the tall prince. “I am going to teach you how to make Adalyn’s favourite dessert. That way, when you have a special occasion, you know how to surprise her with it? How does that sound?”

“That sounds fantastic Mrs. Mackenzie.” Harry’s lips spread into a wide smile.

“First rule, please call me Florence or granny.” Florence eyed the prince with smiling eyes. “Second rule, this kitchen is my church and we treat it as such.”

“Yes, Florence.” Harry leaned in and deliberately spoke her name.

“Be a dear and grab those pots on the top shelf for me.” Harry turned and grabbed a handful of them. Setting them down on the counter, he recognized one that had little paw prints and flowers all over them like a child had painted it. Pausing to admire he, he saw Addy’s scribbled name on it.

“I am sensing that she has not told you much about this place, has she?” Florence could see the curiosity brewing on Harry’s face.

“No… to be honest she hasn’t.” Harry set the bowl back down. “Just that she loves it here. I know that she was really looking forward to coming her for Christmas.”

Florence directed Harry on what to mix in the bowl as she handed him the items while telling him more about Harry’s past. “Addy… my son’s whole family stayed with us the summer that their mother left. This is all of their safe place.”

Harry’s hand froze almost dumping in a cup of flour into the bowl. “She doesn’t talk much about her mother. I guess I don’t either.”

“This is Addy’s safe place. She comes here when she needs to think, when she feels she has no where else to go.” Florence handed Harry some more ingredients. “She came here when you were deployed.” Harry’s head snapped towards Florence having no idea that she had done that.

“I could tell she had met someone new. There was a little sparkle in her eyes and I knew she was worried about whoever it was.” Harry remained quiet while gently mixing the ingredients together. “Now, I know that it was you, Harry.”

“And I am happy that it was you.” Harry’s lips spread into a wide smile at her grandmother’s remark. “I can tell how happy you make my granddaughter, Harry. You and Addy have been through a tremendous amount of struggles and hardships already. I know she can be….”

“Stubborn.” Harry interrupted causing Florence to bark a laugh.

“Ah yes… she is my granddaughter after all, Harry!” Florence offered the prince a wink. “Be careful with her heart. It’s full of love, but it has had it’s own fair share of breaks. I can see the way you look at her, that look of love. Just remember to keep seeing her.”

“Thank you, I will.” Harry smiled politely.

“Well we must move on because this dessert is not going to make itself young man!” Florence got right into the mix of things with Harry and taught him how to bake Addy’s favourite dessert.

It was after dinner when Harry and the guys were down stairs playing a game of pool when Addy wandered her way down to the basement. Catching Harry’s eye, he noticed in the way she fidgeted towards him that she was anxious about something.

“How’s it going down here?” Addy’s feet brushed against the wooly carpet walking towards Harry.

“Reid and Harry are winning.” A snide remark came from Gavin who was not the greatest at pool, but did his best.

“Hmmm… I see.” Addy wrapped her arm around Harry’s waist and watched Reid pocket a ball.

“What’s on your pretty little mind?” Harry whispered into Addy’s ear and placed a gentle kiss to her temple knowing that she was nervous about something. Green eyes turned to stare right into his own as they searched for whatever answer she was looking for.

“I want to steal you away for a bit…” A glint in her eyes sparkled. “I want to show you something.”

“Addy can’t it wait? We are in the middle of a game.” Reid turned around and must have over heard their quiet conversation.

Addy was clearly nervous to even ask Harry meaning that it was important to her that she show Harry whatever it is. The upset expression forming on Addy’s face at Reid’s remark made Harry step in. “It’s just a game Reid, it can wait.” Addy’s face perked up hearing Harry defend her.

“Let’s go.” He placed his hand on the small of Addy’s back and guided her forward.

“But we are going to win?!” Reid tossed his arms up in the air making the couple look back at him.

“I am already a winner.” Harry smirked and walked off with Adalyn up the stairs.

“So, where are you taking me?” Harry held Addy’s hand as she led him up the stairs towards the kitchen.

“Some place special to me.” Addy grabbed a thermos and a few mugs. “You better go change into something more warm. We may be outside for a while.” Addy giggled and gently smacked his ass as Harry ran up the stairs quickly.

“Addy? Where are we going?” She had led the prince down a narrowed path past a small pond towards the bush.

“It’s only a little further ahead.” Addy squeezed the prince’s hand firmly to reassure him.

“Here!” Addy looked up towards the trees. The sun had set, making their only light coming from the bright moon that reflected over the small pond.

“A tree house?” Harry glanced up, aligning his view with Adalyn’s.

“Not, just any tree house.” She pulled Harry close to her body. “It’s the one my father built us when we stayed here one summer.”

“The summer your mom left?” It came out without Harry even realizing it until it was too late. Addy’s smile instantly fell off of her face hearing Harry’s question.

“Shit.” Harry rubbed the back of his neck. “I’m sorry Addy. Your grandmother told me.”

“It’s ok…” She trailed off and a hint of her smile re-appeared. “It just caught me a little off guard is all.” Addy inhaled deeply trying to calm her nerves. “I wanted to show you a little piece of my childhood…” She glanced up towards the tree house. “Share a little bit of my past with you.”

This was Adalyn finally opening up more to him and he was eager to hear every single thing she was ready to share with him. A mischievous smirk formed on his lips. “Well, shall we go up and check it out? Isn’t that why we brought all these flashlights, blankets and hot chocolate with us?” Harry encouraged Addy as best as he could.

“Here. Hand me these and I will carry them up and then help you.” The prince gathered all of their supplies and quickly climbed up the wooden steps up along the tree. Clambering into the tree house he took a brief look around to see little drawings that clearly Adalyn had done. Turning around and reaching his arm out, he waved for Adalyn to climb up.

Addy looked up and started to climb the wooden ladder. Her head rose to find Harry watching her carefully over the edge of the entrance. He stuck his hand out for her and she froze in her spot as a memory of Alex came flooding into her mind.

“Here, Addy grab my hand.” Alex reached down and offered his hand to his little sister who was trying her best to climb up the ladder. “I won’t let go of you, I promise Not now, not ever.”

“Addy?” Harry’s voice broke her out of the memory.

“Sorry… I just. You reminded me of a memory of Alex.” Harry clasped their hands together and hoisted her up into the tree house.

“I am sure there are a lot of memories with him here.” Harry sweetly spoke to her.

“There are.” Adalyn glanced around the tree house seeing little pictures and memories written all over the wooden walls.

Harry laid out a blanket across the floor and motioned for Addy to join him. Wrapping them both up in a thicker blanket, he ensured that Addy was warm enough from the wintery night air. Pulling out the hot chocolate Harry asked Adalyn. “So your grandmother said you spent the whole summer here, that year?” Harry wanted to encourage Adalyn to share what she wanted to, but did not want to push for any details.

Nodding her reply, Addy accepted a mug of warm hot chocolate that Harry had poured. “I know I don’t talk much about my mom with you.” Addy sighed, “but, it’s because no one really does anymore. It’s like she doesn’t exist to us and quite frankly that’s how we think she feels about us…”

“I don’t want you to tell me if you don’t want too, but… what happened?” Addy smiled warmly at Harry and snuggled in closer to Harry as if she was searching for his comfort to get her through it. “I’m right here.” He reassured her quietly.

“I was six.” Addy started. “I was in grade one, having only a few days left before summer break. My mom dropped me off at school that day and all I remember was that she was sad, but… happy too. She hugged me and said that she would always love me.” Adalyn grabbed Harry’s hand and stared down at their interlocked fingers.

“That was the last time I saw her. She didn’t pick me up from school so I sat on those steps for hours, at least that is what it seemed like. That is until Alexander came dressed in his football gear and asked if I was hungry. He took me to a convenience store and bought me anything I wanted.” She sighed deeply and closed her eyes. “When we were walking home I remember him holding my hand really tight, like he was never going to let it go. But, when we walked into the house something wasn’t right. Like our home would never be the same.”

A frown formed on Addy’s forehead creasing it. Harry slowly rubbed up and down her arm soothingly. “My dad came running towards me and hugged me tight and said that everything was going to be ok. At the time I had no idea what he was talking about. That night, Alexander said I could sleep in his big bed with him, which he never let us even be in his room, but he even let Lila and Reid in. He said he were having a sleepover party, celebrating him making the football team… but now I know he did it to make sure we were all ok and so dad didn’t have to worry.”

“He was looking after all of you.” Harry comforted Adalyn with a quiet whisper. In that moment, Harry wished that he had the chance to meet Alexander. He seemed like he was always looking out for Addy and his family. He understood better, how hurt they all were and are still that he is no longer with them.

“The next day, my dad packed us up and took us here for the summer. I kept asking where mom was and he couldn’t reply until he finally said she went on a long trip.” Addy leaned her head and rested it on Harry’s chest. “She abandoned us Harry. She never came back, never once did she write or even attempt to contact us.” Addy sat up slowly to stare into Harry’s eyes.

“She never even came to Alex’s funeral.” He could see the hurt, the betrayal, the heartbreak, all-circling in her green eyes. The same ones no doubt her mother gave her, the only thing that she ever gave Adalyn. “Years later, I found out that she was having an affair with a co-worker and that day she decided to leave us all behind. She wrote my father a note… a bloody note… saying that she did not want to have this life anymore with him. It wasn’t like he treated her poorly, he loved her and all of us. And what hurts the most is the memories I do have of her, I remember dancing and smiling and laughing with her. There was never a time where I felt that she didn’t love me. But, now I wonder if she ever really did and that is why she was able to leave. Some days I think if I told her I loved her or wouldn’t argue with her that things would be different.”

“It’s not on you that she left, Addy.” Harry firmly assured his girlfriend then fell into silence as Addy tried to comprehend what happened even to this day. He could see how difficult it was on Addy and probably her whole family to talk about their mother leaving them all one day. “My dad could hardly look at me…”

“Because you look like her?” Harry questioned as she nodded her reply. “The eyes?”

“How do you know?” She angled her head at Harry.

“You are the only one in your family with green eyes, babe.” His hand reached out and touched her cheek giving it a loving stroke. “They are gorgeous.”

“Thank you…” She grew quiet. “Thank you for letting me share this. I uh –” Adalyn paused and looked down at the wooden floor that creaked as she shifted her body. “I found it hard even thinking of sharing this with you because of your mother.”

Harry’s brow furrowed questioningly about to speak, but she cut him off. “I thought if you knew how much I hated my mother that you would somehow think less of me because of what happened to yours and I know that you would give anything to have her back, but I cannot say the same about mine.” She breathed out. “I felt I couldn’t share this with you earlier because I felt guilty about hating her and whenever I wanted to I knew it would bring up things for you too.”

“Addy… shhh…” His girlfriend bursted into tears and covered her face being ashamed from Harry. “I don’t think that at all.” He scooted towards her and brought her shaking body down into his arms. “Your mother left you by choice, mine had no choice. I would never think less of you because of that and I want you to tell me everything…. Things like this that make me know you more, that make me love you even more.”

Addy wiped away her tears and lifted her head. “I was so scared to tell you how much I hate her. For what she did to my family, my father… everyone.”

“Don’t ever be scared to talk to me.” He held her head steady between his hands before placing a sweet kiss to her forehead.  After wiping her dampened cheeks dry, Harry rummaged through the bag they brought and pulled out the final product of his baking session with Florence.

“I baked these for you today.” Harry handed one to Adalyn who displayed a shocked expression.

“Gran, showed you?!” Adalyn was nearly speechless. “Harry, she won’t even tell me how to make them! She always says then they would not be special to me.”

“Well take a bite!” Harry laughed seeing how amazed Adalyn was that he actually made them.

“Ok, ok.” She took a bite and let the dessert melt in her mouth. “Oh my god… this is.” Addy took another bite. “Amazing!” She spoke with a mouthful of dessert.

“Anything to make you smile.” Harry took a bite of his piece and was thoroughly impressed by his baking skills.

“I cannot believe you are here, right now, in this tree house with me.” Addy leaned in and kissed Harry’s lips tasting the dessert on them.