Read Online Off Season (The Blake Boys Book 15) by Rhonda Laurel - Free Book Online Page B

the stadium. I invited him to our poker game. He and T.K. still aren’t getting along. It’s a shame. I think if they had a better relationship, they could get a grip on the team. It’s clear there’s a disconnect somewhere between the field and the executive office.”
    J.J. looked him in the eye. “Too bad you’re not interested in working for the Tomcats. You have an analytical mind like no one I’ve ever seen. You could remedy a lot of their problems.”
    “Well, I have new things to keep me occupied, like this little lady.” Seth assisted Mackenzie, who was now putting barrettes in her own hair.
    “When the time is right, you’ll dive into something. You can do anything you put your mind to, including rocking that tiara.”
    Seth let out a hearty laugh. “Look at the two of us. Sitting in an accessory shop sporting fancy hair gear. We’ve had our picture taken at least five times, and they’re probably being plastered across social media as we speak.”
    J.J. smiled. “Probably. The things we do for our kids.”
    They left the store with eight bags. Seth prayed Morgan wouldn’t kill him. J.J. wanted to stop by the office to pick up some files before he went home. At Blake Enterprises, Mackenzie was immediately the center of attention. Bo and Channing ended a meeting early just to play with her, while Anna Beth scooted down to the cafeteria to get her some applesauce.
    With his daughter occupied, Seth perused the executive offices. This section of the floor was pretty quiet, mainly because it was where the offices of the missing Blake sons were housed. Jared’s office was there as well, but he was in Philadelphia. Just like Tyler and Tate, each of John Jacob’s sons had an office that served as a blanket invitation to join the family fold in any capacity they wished. The view of the city was breathtaking. Now he understood why Channing said he’d got lost in thoughts when he gazed out at the hustle and bustle below.
    He called Morgan to see how she was feeling, but her phone went to voicemail. She didn’t say she’d be busy, but she was always up to something around the house. He waited a few minutes and called again. She still didn’t answer. It wasn’t like her not to pick up the phone.
    Seth scrolled his contacts until he found the number for his parents. “Hey, Mama. Can you do me a favor and check on Morgan?”
     
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    A day of shopping was just what Morgan needed to get her bearings. Seth was off on an adventure with Mackenzie and the boys were in school. The conference call with Michelle about the plans for the new bookstore had wrapped up pretty quickly this morning, and she’d felt like getting some fresh air. It had been ages since she’d shopped in the middle of the day.
    Connor and Colby had experienced another growth spurt and it was time get them some bigger outfits. She loved her boys, but it was more peaceful shopping without them. She’d picked up a few essentials for everyone, though her greatest find was a dress for Mackenzie that would be perfect for Bo and Summer’s wedding. She thought Mackenzie was a bit young to be a flower girl, but the couple insisted she’d be fine. She was pretty sure Seth would be carrying her down the aisle, helping her with flower girl duties.
    She hit the button for the trunk and began unloading the car. She heard the whir of an engine and looked up. It was Teri-Lyn approaching. She parked the golf cart and came over to help with the bags.
    “Hi, Teri-Lyn.” Morgan kissed her mother-in-law on the cheek. “You wouldn’t believe the luck I had today. As you can see, I was in need of a little retail therapy.”
    “What did you get?” Teri-Lyn peeked into the bags.
    “Some things for the kids. A few new shirts for Seth.” She pulled out a shoebox from one of the bags. “I think Connor and Colby’s feet are growing every week. And I saw this cute flower girl dress for Mackenzie, so I bought it in two sizes in case she grows a lot