Sexton Brothers Box Set by Lauren Runow & Jeannine Colette

Author:Lauren Runow & Jeannine Colette [Runow, Lauren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-01-14T05:00:00+00:00

19

BRYCE

We ate cold pizza.

It was the best fucking pizza I’d ever had in my entire life.

It feels like I’ve been chasing Tessa forever when it’s only been a few weeks. It’s amazing how my life has altered in that short amount of time.

For instance, the internet connection has always been terrible at this house. Had I come here more often, I would have completed the final installation of the server that would give me internet access at any time. Since I didn’t, I am stuck with no way of checking my emails, and my phone is getting the worst service. I have a few voicemails from my father that I haven’t listened to. Usually, I’m quick to return calls. Today, I don’t feel like leaving bed.

I’ve been up since six and spent a good portion of my morning watching Tessa sleep. Her lips, which are always set in a pout, are plump as she lets out tiny gasps in her sleep. At first, I thought she was having a nightmare. Turns out, she laughs in her sleep. It’s the cutest fucking thing I’ve ever seen.

Her long, silky hair is splayed out on the pillow. I run my fingers through it, as I have been all morning. Each time I do, she smiles softly and cuddles into me. I hold her and run my hand down her back, counting the tiny beauty marks she has on her shoulder. There are seven.

When I get up to use the bathroom, I use the one in the hallway so as not to disturb her. I throw on my pajama bottoms and brush my teeth. When I go back to the room, the bed is empty.

I walk into the living room to see Tessa standing by the bookcase, wearing my T-shirt and nothing else. She has a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird in her hands.

I walk up behind her, lace my fingers around her waist, and lean down to rest my chin on her shoulder.

“Good morning,” I say. “I wasn’t expecting you to be up.”

“The bed was cold without you.” She turns her head to kiss my shoulder and then puts the book back on the shelf.

The bookcases cover the entire wall and are filled from top to bottom. Many books are collecting dust, as they haven’t been pried open in years.

“These were my mother’s. She loved to read. We didn’t have a TV here when we were kids just so she could make sure we spent our days outside. If it rained, we either worked on puzzles or read books.”

She looks up at the hundreds of books. “How many of these have you read?”

“All of them.”

I feel her body jolt. “All of them? I can’t even sit still for a dirty romance novel.”

My groin twitches. “You read romance?”

Her shoulders rise. “Sometimes. I prefer movies though.”

“Ah, yes. The superhero variety if I recall.” My comment makes her giggle.

She relaxes into me. “Do you still like to read?”

“I don’t have as much time as I used to, but I try to sneak in a few chapters here and there.

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