“Fine. Fine.But you’rethe one who calls Harper after dinner and tells her what you’ve done,” Wyatt said, his tone snappish enough to make something in Izzy perk up.
As much as he loved the timid yet brave Wyatt, there was something about the assertive moments that made Izzy’s stomach clench pleasantly.
Del took in a deep breath, then looked at Wyatt and said, “Fair. I deserve it.”
Justin chuckled and looked at Izzy, and he looked genuinely warm for once. “Did I say ‘welcome to the family’ yet?” 23
For all that he thought he was ready for this, Wyatt felt a little shaky when he hugged Dad and Justin goodbye. Twelve weeks suddenly seemed like a long time to be without them, even if they’d only ever be a phone call away. Justin looked like he was having second thoughts too.
“I’ll just—” he began.
“No,” Dad said firmly. “Sam and the team have everything under control. There is nothing you need to check for the hundredth time.”