Strike (Completion Series) by Roberts Holly S

Author:Roberts, Holly S. [Roberts, Holly S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: H. S. Roberts
Published: 2014-01-16T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

I woke up in Reed’s arms an hour after we crawled into his bed. I was sticky and itchy from strawberries and it made me smile. His warm body pressed into mine. I had to get back to the loft and my room, so I wiggled out from his hold. He never woke up.

A soft glow from a nightlight in his bathroom helped me locate my clothes after washing some of the sticky red trails from my body with a washcloth. I made it downstairs and noticed the security system. Reed had given me the code when he set it and thank goodness my mind wasn’t so far gone with lust that I couldn’t remember the six digits.

I climbed the stairs to the loft and unlocked the front door. The soft glow and drone from the television let me know I wasn’t sneaking back in without being seen.

My brother waited with Don Gato curled on his lap.

“Hi. Couldn’t sleep?” I asked in the most level tone I could manage.

“New bed. I guess I needed a lumpy couch, though this one doesn’t pass the test. How about you? Couldn’t sleep?”

I walked over and sat on the opposite end of the couch. My brother turned slightly so he faced me.

“I’m kind of with Reed.”

“Kind of?” A touch of irritation entered his voice.

“I’m not sure what this is, Jon; it’s too new. I’m sorry my sex life is thrown in your face; it shouldn’t be this way. What I have with Reed is private.”

“He doesn’t act like it’s private.”

My brother needed to understand. “I’m as surprised as you are. I didn’t think he’d be so touchy feely after one night. This entire relationship thing is new to me.”

“Will you still be working for him on Monday?”

I sighed. “Yes, but I’m not sure I like what you’re implying. I know you’re protective of Bitsy and me. I’m the same way about the two of you, but this is my life too, Jon. I can’t help my feelings, which include my attraction to Reed.” I looked away as I said the last part. “He’s a nice guy. I didn’t think they existed.” My gaze landed back on my brother. “Present company excluded.” I gave him a tight smile.

“I think you’re crossing the TMI line again. Please don’t put the words ‘sex life’ and ‘attraction’ in a sentence when you’re talking to me.”

We both laughed.

Jon continued. “I told you I like him.” He looked around the room. “How could I not like all this or even his friends? I’m just worried about Bitsy and what will happen when it goes away.”

He was right, and both of us knew this wouldn’t last forever. Our mom taught us that lesson very early. Tears pressed behind my eyes, but I wouldn’t let them fall.

“I promise to work my ass off. Even if things with Reed and I don’t work out, I’ll make it so he can’t live without my help.”

“You’re delusional, sis. There is no way he’ll keep you around if the attraction part of your relationship ends.

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