Tempt Me by Samantha Chase

Author:Samantha Chase
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Samantha Chase

Chapter Ten

“Okay, enough. You glared at me over the mashed potatoes, threw a dinner roll at me, and purposely dropped my slice of pumpkin pie. Can you maybe try being an adult and talk to me?”

Rolling his eyes, Patrick turned and walked out onto their parents’ back deck, forcing Liam to follow. Closing the sliding door behind him, he stepped out into the freezing air and mentally cursed as he could see his breath in front of his face.

“Well?”

Turning, his brother faced him. “What is wrong with you? There are probably dozens of women here in Laurel Bay who would love to date you! Why Tessa? Why would you go bring your twisted, negative view of the world into hers? I mean…I don’t get it!”

“Why are you taking this so damn personally, huh?” Liam demanded angrily. “Believe it or not, I heard what you said that day and I took it all into consideration, but the bottom line is this is between me and Tessa, not you!”

Patrick paced, raking a hand through his dark hair. “Guys like you and me are far too intense, Liam. Trust me. We see things in black or white and we’re driven with laser focus,” he said heatedly. “Right now, you’re starting a whole phase of your life and you made sure you came home and made a big damn fuss about it! Are you telling me you have any clue about how to balance that with a relationship? Do you honestly think you can give Tessa what she needs? Or…or do you think she’ll just be fine with the few crumbs of your time that you toss her way whenever it’s convenient for you?”

“What…?” Pausing, Liam took a moment to collect his jumbled thoughts because there seemed to be a lot more going on than he was aware of. “Do have feelings for Tessa? Is that what this is about?”

His brother stopped in his tracks. “You mean other than basic, common respect for her as a human being? No. This is about genuine concern because I know you.”

“So your issue is fully with me,” he stated.

“Basically.” And the stance he took appeared like he was ready to fight.

Bring it…

“Then let’s hear it, little brother. What is it you think is so wrong with me?” Then he braced himself for whatever was about to come his way.

“You’re a control freak,” Patrick began. “You always have to be right. You criticize everyone who doesn’t do things the way you do. You’re constantly telling all of us what to do and how to live our lives!”

“Need I remind you I’ve been gone for like twelve years?” he asked incredulously. “Any of this shit you’re obviously still pissed about is from when we were kids, Patrick! Would you like me to hold you accountable right here in the present for the way you behaved and the things you said when you were a damn kid? I mean, if you’re going to be pissed at me, at least make it because of who I am right now!”

“That’s just it, Liam.

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