Deceit (Gallows Hill Book 1) by Katelyn Taylor

Author:Katelyn Taylor [Taylor, Katelyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-09-16T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty Seven

Skyla

Ronan’s large hand cups my knee as he easily maneuvers us through the streets of Salem. There is a nervousness inside me, that I couldn’t put into words if I tried. He’s never taken me to his house before. This is the first time we will be spending an extended period of time away from…well, everything.

I’ve thought about this moment, thousands of times through my life and hundreds since meeting Ronan, but the fact that it’s finally here? My anxiety is currently running wild.

Turning to face him, I smile, which he returns with a swoony one of his own. I have nothing to be nervous about. If there was anyone I was going to give my virginity to, I’d want it to be him. He’s so kind and gentle with me. I know I’m in good hands and even more so, I want him to have it.

I have no doubt Liam will be upset that he wasn’t the one, but things with us are new. They don’t feel like they are in the same place as me and Ronan. That’s not a bad thing either. New is fun and exciting. New is…different.

A notification from my phone pulls me out of my thoughts as I grab my phone and glance at the screen. Irritation instantly rises in me as I see who it is.

Asshole Fiancé: Dinner at my father’s house tomorrow. Be ready by six. Wear something he will like.

Oh, fucking great.

I must make a displeased noise, because Ronan’s brows furrow as he looks at me.

“What’s wrong?”

I wave my phone at him and grimace.

“Looks like I’m having dinner with Asher and your brother tomorrow night.”

Instantly, he tenses. His hand on the wheel becomes stiff, and the hand that is cupping my knee tightens. I understand feeling on edge about Christopher, but Ronan is his brother. Surely, he can’t feel the same level of intimidation that I do, or even that Asher clearly does but won’t admit.

“Did he say why?” Ronan asks carefully.

“No, why?”

He presses his lips together in a firm line and doesn’t speak for a few moments.

“I’ll see if I can attend, don’t worry.”

I frown at that.

“Why should I worry? Is there something that I should be worried about?”

His icy blue eyes find mine as we come up to a stop light.

“When it comes to my brother? Always.”

A foreboding feeling settles low in my stomach. Well, great. I wasn’t worried before, just irritated that I’d have to spend an entire evening with Asher. Now I’m really worried as to what the night could be about.

“Do you think he knows? About you and me? Or me and Liam? Or, well, both?”

Ronan shakes his head immediately, giving me at least a semblance of relief.

“If he did, Liam and I would be rotting deep in the earth already.”

My face pinches at that.

“But, you’re his brother.”

“And if he finds out I plan on desecrating a match made by the Brethren, he’ll likely pull the trigger himself,” Ronan finishes.

I’m quiet for several seconds before I speak.

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