British Professor by Lydia Michaels

Author:Lydia Michaels
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bailey Brown Publishing

Sheilagh opened the door to O’Malley’s, her grin wide and heart pounding with a sense of homecoming. Alec’s fingers laced with hers as she led him through the crowd and to the bar. She let out a sharp whistle and everyone turned, including her brother Kelly who was tending bar. “Can I get some service?”

Kelly stilled. His face split with a wide, beautiful smile as he tossed the rag he was holding and leapt over the counter. “Well, I’ll be damned. The Shei-Devil’s finally home!”

His strong arms lifted her in a full body hug and she laughed as he spun her and squeezed her tight. Placing her back on her feet he said, “You’re lookin’ as lovely as ever, little sister. Princeton hasn’t broken you yet!”

She shoved him. “Of course not! I’m tougher than the stuff they’re made of out there.”

He pinched her chin affectionately. “I knew you were.” He turned to Sue who met her glance with an excited wave. “Line ‘em up, Sue. Sheilagh’s come home to roost!” Kelly’s smiling blue eyes turned and he carefully took Alec’s measure. “The professor?”

“Kelly, this is Alec. Alec, this is my reprobate brother, Kelly McCullough.”

Alec held out his hand and Kelly shook it, which seemed to surprise Alec, as his expression lifted. “Nice to meet you, Kelly.”

“I heard you tried to give the Shei-Devil a D.”

Alec’s smile faltered, but he quickly recovered. “She could have had an A if she wanted it.”

Her brother’s smile remained in place as he lifted a sharp brow. He mumbled out the side of his mouth to her, “The guys haven’t killed him yet for saying shit like that?”

“I think they’re gonna try tonight.”

Alec looked a bit nervous then Sue lined several shots of Tully on the bar. “Shall we wait for the others or start without them?”

“I wait for no man,” Sheilagh announced, stepping close to the bar and grabbing two shots. She handed one to Alec. “Buckle up. Liquid fortitude. You’ll be needing it tonight.”

He and Kelly took their shots. Kelly held his high. “To you, love. I’m proud of you.”

They tossed them back and Alec winced. The fiery burn made its way to Sheilagh’s belly and she hollered, ready for a night of shenanigans.

They settled into their regular table and Kelly joined them. There was a loud squeal and Sheilagh turned. Her sister-in-law, Mallory, charged toward her.

Standing, she held out her arms as Mallory nearly plowed her over. “You’re home!” They did a little hug dance and bounced up and down.

Sheilagh released her and faced her brother Finn. “Hey, handsome.”

Finnegan smiled, his eyes taking a quick assessment. Holding out his arms he pulled her close and whispered, “How you doing, little red?”

She sighed, embracing his strong hug. “I’m good. It’s good to be home.”

“I’m supposed to kill a man. Is that him?”

She laughed. “Luke talked to you?”

“Tristan,” he corrected.

She groaned. “Be nice.” Turning, she did a quick introduction of Alec. Mallory seemed intrigued, but Finn, like her other brothers, seemed weary and guarded.

Sue brought over a few drafts and a Cosmo for Mallory.

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