“No private investigators watching me. No employees reporting on the children. No gifts that cost more than my car.”

Damon almost smiled. “That last one may be difficult.”

“Then learn.”

“I will.”

“And you don’t tell Luke and Violet we’re becoming a family. You tell them you’re their father and that you’re going to spend time with them. Nothing more until we know it’s true.”

Damon nodded. “What about you and me?”