Dreamweaver (Hell Yeah!) by Sable Hunter & The Hell Yeah! Series

Author:Sable Hunter & The Hell Yeah! Series [Hunter, Sable]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-07-02T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

“Don’t look at me like that, I’m happy.” Pepper faced her four brothers across the kitchen bar. They looked like a quartet of sullen tomcats, wanting to snarl and show their claws to something, but lacking the proper prey to latch onto.

“I just don’t trust him, sweetie. He’s a musician.” Heath’s familiar complaint didn’t surprise Pepper.

“I know.” She covered his hand with hers. “He may be a musician, but he has a heart like you. Big. Protective.”

“What’s been going on with him these past few months?” Philip asked, having a clearer insight into what had been going on with Pepper than his brothers did.

She wouldn’t give away Judah’s secret, not until he was ready to do so. “He’s very protective of me.”

Philip didn’t look as if her explanation appeased him, but he left it alone.

“If he mistreats you in any way, the man is going to have to answer to me,” Jaxson stated emphatically.

“Same here,” Ten growled. “I don’t trust him. What’s with this fake marriage you were telling Heath about?”

“It was just for show, to keep them both safe from groupies and stalkers.” This was the cleanest, vaguest explanation she could think of without telling more than she was ready to. “You’ll probably see some speculation about it on television in the next week or so, just ignore it. Most of what you see in the media is gossip, anyway.”

“Well, I don’t like it,” Heath said flatly. “I don’t know him and I don’t trust him. Not with you.”

Pepper refused to be intimidated. “Well, let’s see what we can do to change your mind. You won’t be able to know him until you spend some time with him.” She surveyed her brothers, one by one. “I’ve invited him to supper. If his schedule allows, he’ll be here.”

“Gol-darned.” Heath squirmed in his chair. Only Cato’s appearance in the doorway pacified him. When she gave him a serene smile, he relented, “All right, shit. Invite the pretty boy to supper and we’ll make nice.”

“He might not be our only guest,” Ten informed them. “Gillian’s bunch stayed in Austin last night and I’ve invited them here.”

Pepper jumped up. “I’d better start cooking.”

“No, no. Just wait a minute.” Ten calmed her down. “Only Rowan and Clint can come. The rest have commitments and Clint has volunteered to bring ribs and sides from the Salt Lick. The only thing we need to provide is an appetite and dessert.”

Pepper let out a relieved breath. “All right. I can handle dessert.” She felt a tingle of anticipation at the evening to come. “Just think, not long ago, we didn’t even know Clint, Rowan, and their family existed.” She also had no idea she’d ever be with Judah again. “Life can take some amazing twists and turns, can’t it?”

Philip stepped up to hug his little sister. “Yes, it can certainly throw you for a loop. Just remember, you don’t have to face anything alone. You’re a McCoy.”

“I know.” She hugged her brother back, then went to the kitchen to see what she could whip up for the evening meal.

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