Shaken Not Stirred (Mixology) by Ivy Alyssa Rose

Author:Ivy, Alyssa Rose [Ivy, Alyssa Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“How much do you hate me?” Colin leaned against our door waiting for me.

“Somewhere between a little and a lot.” The night hadn’t been a total disaster, just awkward on several levels.

“I’m sorry.” He wrapped his hand around my wrist. “Does that count for something?”

“I’m not sure yet. It depends on your explanation.”

“I have a good one.”

“Then spill it.”

He inserted his key into the door, waiting for the light to turn green before turning the door handle. There is something about watching a guy do that that makes you feel kind of naughty. It’s like no matter how old you are, walking into a hotel room with someone means one thing—sex. This is especially true late at night when you’ve both had at least one drink.

“So what’s your excuse?” I dropped my purse on the desk chair and sat down on the couch that would be Colin’s bed for the night.

“Gray got cold feet.”

“What? The night before the wedding?”

“Yeah. He was freaking out and threatening to call off the wedding.”

“He wasn’t stupid enough to tell Dara that, right?”

Colin looked uncomfortable. “Yeah, he was.”

“Oh shit.” The curse flew out of my mouth.

“Yeah, needless to say there was a mess to clean up.” He sat down next to me.

“How’d it end? Is there still a wedding?”

“I left the bride and groom kissing in the hotel lobby. I think it’s going to be okay.”

“Wow. She forgave him?”

“I think she was nervous too.” He slumped down a little on the couch so he could lean his head back. “I’m just glad that’s over.”

“Yeah. I bet.” I ran a finger over his hand.

He shifted, pulling his leg up on the couch so he could look at me. “But back to my original question. How much do you hate me?”

“I don’t. Getting ditched wasn’t fun, but I survived.”

“Good. I don’t want you mad at me.”

“I think your sister might be mad at me tomorrow.”

“Why?”

“I kicked her friends out of her room.”

He slipped off his shoes and removed his tie. Watching him make himself comfortable like that was a new experience. “Was there a particular reason for it?”

I didn’t want to get in the middle of anything, and I owed it to Carly to let her deal with it herself first. “I’ll let her tell you. It’s enough to say she’s alone in her bed sleeping. She might not feel great in the morning though.”

He shrugged. “It won’t be the first time.”

I needed to move the conversation off his sister. “On a positive note, the food was good tonight.”

“It was, wasn’t it?”

“Hopefully, that means the food will be good tomorrow.”

“It should be. And as long as the bride and groom don’t fight again, it will be a nice wedding.”

“If I ever get married, I really hope I’m not fighting with my fiancé the night before.”

“That’s why I’m all about eloping. All the fun without taking the time to consider the long-term ramifications of your union.”

I laughed. “You are such a romantic, Colin.”

“I am more than you think.

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