Never by Lulu Pratt

Author:Lulu Pratt [Pratt, Lulu]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lulu Pratt
Published: 2017-11-10T16:00:00+00:00

Epilogue

LILAH

TWO MONTHS LATER

Winter in Connecticut is always a humbling experience. Between the nipple-hardening temperature and all the ice I slip on without fail, it’s a wonder I’m ever able to get in the Christmas spirit.

But I’m feeling it this year. More than usual.

School is out until January and I’ve just finished some last-minute Christmas shopping. Now, as I drive home, I tap my fingers against the steering wheel as I wait for the light to change.

I’m anxious as ever to see Andrew and kiss him under the mistletoe I just bought.

Andrew’s not big on Christmas. But with Gladys’ help I transformed his house into a winter wonderland. Even he can’t resist the merry spirit going around when his house looks like Santa’s workshop.

Parking in front of the house, I frown when I see a Bentley parked ahead of mine on the horseshoe driveway.

There’s only one person I know who owns a car like that. Grabbing my bags from the car, I hustle up the steps and unlock the door with my key.

I moved in last month after the heat in my apartment broke. Andrew had been adamant that I stay with him at least through the winter, not taking no for an answer. And of course I gave in.

Who wouldn’t want to live in the lap of luxury? If only for a few months…

In the foyer, I hear voices coming from the kitchen and my suspicions are confirmed.

Edward’s here.

With a huff, I try to hold on to the cheerful mood I had before but it’s damned hard.

Dropping my bags in the entryway, I make my way to the kitchen and see the brothers having a heated discussion over beer.

When Andrew notices me by the entrance, he gives me a smile that instantly puts me at ease.

Beckoning me to his side, he continues talking to Edward whose back is to me.

The two of them have been trying to work out their relationship recently and while I’m happy Andrew and his only sibling are communicating again, my distrust for Edward hasn’t subsided.

“Hey, Cupcake,” Andrew greets me softly, pressing a kiss against my lips. “Missed you.”

Butterflies invade my stomach and I feel like a schoolgirl caught up on her first crush. I’d only been gone for a couple of hours, but he made feel like my absence had shifted the course of his day.

It’s cheesy, but I love it.

“Hi Lilah.” Edward clears his throat behind me.

“Be nice,” Andrew mouths for my eyes only.

Turning, I give him a cordial smile.

“How’s it going, Edward?”

His typically cool, grey eyes actually hold a touch of warmth today. Edward’s answer is succinct before he glances at his watch and announces that he has somewhere else to be soon.

Left alone in the kitchen, I turn to Andrew.

“What was that about?”

Shrugging, Andrew gets down from his barstool to fetch another beer from the fridge.

“He came over to drop something off and then we ended up discussing a business opportunity.”

“Hmm, that’s nice,” I hum tactfully. Although I want to say more, I keep my thoughts to myself.

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