Big Duke Energy by Hart Emma

Author:Hart, Emma
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Emma Hart
Published: 2022-10-23T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

ELLIE

Ties and Tutus

“I’m not sure I’m up to a night out,” Kevin said, fiddling with his belt.

I peered over at him. “You’re always up for a night out.”

“I am grieving.”

“Grieving and proud are not interchangeable,” I retorted. “You know you messed up, but you’re too damn proud to admit it to Aaron.”

My brother glared at me. “I am not too proud to admit it. I just think it’s a conversation to be had in person, not over the phone.”

“Then why are you still here, hmm?”

He didn’t reply.

“Exactly.” I ran my fingers through my waves to fluff them. “Just admit that you’re scared to go back and admit you messed up.”

“I will not.”

“It’s hard to believe you’re older than me sometimes.”

“It’s hard to believe we made it this far without me killing you while you sleep,” Kevin replied. “You know what? Maybe I do need a night out. It’s been a while. I haven’t let my hair down for too long.”

I rolled my eyes and looked down at my dress. “Am I dressed okay?”

If I wasn’t, I was going to kill Pen. I’d asked her what I should wear, and she’d said what I’d usually wear for a night at a pub, so that’s what I’d gone for.

He looked me over. “For a night on a street corner? Sure.”

“Kevin!”

He laughed, coming over to me. “I’m kidding, I’m kidding. Yes. Your duke will rip it off you by the end of the night.”

I swatted him away. “He isn’t mine. It was just a kiss.”

“Right. And I’m having tea with The Queen tomorrow afternoon,” he retorted smartly. “There’s clearly something going on between you, even if you don’t want to talk about it.”

“You’re not here to talk about me. Besides, there’s nothing to talk about.” I checked my phone for the time and put it in my bag. We had two minutes.

“Ellie.” Kev grabbed my arm and gently tugged on it, making me look up at him. “Just think about what you’re doing, all right? You said this morning he’s not a relationship guy, and I don’t want to see you get hurt.”

“Kev. I know who he is and what he wants or doesn’t want from his life. He’s never lied to me or led me on. I decided to kiss him anyway.” I smiled, resting my hand on top of his. “If I get hurt, it’s because of the choices I made. And I’m okay with that.”

He sighed and pulled me in for a hug. “I think you got all the maturity allotted to our family. When did you get so smart?”

Laughing, I hugged him back. “I’ll be okay. I promise.”

“All right. Looks like he’s here.”

“They. His friend is staying and he’s coming.”

“His friend, huh?”

“No, Kevin. Behave.” I swatted him with my bag and walked to the door. There was a black Range Rover outsider.

Damn.

I was hoping it would be the sexy orange beast.

Then again, that only had two seats, and I couldn’t imagine someone hanging off the top of it on the country lanes around here.

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