Some Cowboys are Off-Limits: A Best Friend's Brother Western Romance (Keagans of Copper Creek Book 1) by Natalie Dean

Author:Natalie Dean [Dean, Natalie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-10-19T16:00:00+00:00

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Elijah

“What in the name of Sam Hill was that about?”

Elijah glanced up from his glass of water, eyeing Lucas when he sidled next to him.

“You’re gonna have to be a little more clear about what you’re talking about.”

“Scarlett. You took her outside, and then she left like her hair was on fire.”

He snorted. “Still don’t know what you are getting at.”

Lucas gave him a shove. “You stole her from me.”

“I did nothing of the sort.” He took a long sip of his water. “I had a discussion with her, and if she decided to leave, that’s on her.” It was probably a good thing she took off anyway. If she’d stayed longer, there was no telling what Elijah might have done. He’d nearly kissed her out there, and only the good Lord saw fit to hold him back.

“You like her, don’t you?” Lucas’s accusation came out of nowhere, causing Elijah to shoot him a sharp look.

“What?”

“Yeah, I see it now. You like her, and you’re jealous that she’s interested in me.”

He straightened, rolling his shoulders back before facing his brother. “She’s not interested in you, Lucas. If she were, she would have stayed.”

His brother shook his head, a sly smile spreading across his face. “I can’t believe I didn’t see it before. You’ve been making goo-goo eyes at her ever since she arrived.”

“Have not. I didn’t even want her to be here. I think she should just go back to Germany where she came from.”

“Liar,” Lucas laughed. “You’re lying through your teeth, and if you believe even a word of what you’re spouting off, you have bigger problems to worry about.”

“Yeah?” Elijah spat. “Like what?”

“Like the fact that you have a crush on a woman who might not be interested in dating anyone. Like that she’s Annabel’s best friend and they’re just starting to reconnect. What are you going to tell her?”

“You were going to ask her out. How’s that any different?” Elijah grimaced, hating how defensive his tone had become.

Lucas laughed, a sound that grated against Elijah’s nerves so much he wanted to knock his brother’s teeth out… again, for the second time this week. “The difference is that I was going to ask her on one date—maybe make out with her a little. But you? You’re attracted to her in a different way. You’ve never been the type who was okay with short-term relationships. You’re falling for her.”

“Am not,” Elijah grumbled.

“Believe what you want, but even I can see it. And if I can see it, it will only be a matter of time before Anna sees it too. If I were you, I’d nip this thing in the bud. You either need to convince our sister you are a good fit for her friend, or you need to find ways to hate her.”

He already had reasons to hate her. But they weren’t doing him any good at the moment. Every logical reason he had for keeping Scarlett at arm’s length wasn’t enough anymore. He was beginning to rationalize why he should give her a chance.

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