More Than a Kiss by Stacey Joy Netzel

Author:Stacey Joy Netzel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stacey Joy Netzel
Published: 2012-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Gemma’s odd comment reminded Zach there were other people standing on his deck. He noted a mug in Sadie’s hand and another on the rail as he was careful to avoid most of her sister’s exposed skin on the visual trek back to Matt. Because if he let his gaze linger too long he’d imagine that’s exactly what Sadie looked like in a bikini and end up embarrassing himself. The effects of the cold ocean water would only last so long.

“Seeing as you’ve already got coffee, I assume you’ve met Sadie and Gemma?” he asked his brother.

“Gemma introduced herself,” Matt replied, an odd tone in his voice.

Sadie stepped forward to set her mug on the table and extended her hand with a smile. “Hi, I’m Sadie.”

“Obviously.”

He made no move to accept her greeting as he raised his mug for a sip. Clearly taken aback, her smile faded and she lowered her arm back to her side. Uncomfortable silence reigned as Zach narrowed his gaze on his brother.

What the hell was he all put out about? Before he could voice the question, Sadie stuffed her hands in her back pockets and lifted her chin to an angle that could only be described as challenging.

“I believe your brother is under the impression we’re on the hunt for some rich sugar daddies to pay the rent.”

“What?” Zach exclaimed, fingers tightening on the towel he held at his waist.

Matt shrugged, oblivious to Zach’s anger as he met Sadie’s ice-blue gaze. “You said it, not me.”

Zach opened his mouth to tell his brother to shut the hell up.

“Yes I did.”

His gaze zipped to Sadie as Gemma went to stand next to her sister, arms crossed over her chest.

“We were joking, jackass.”

“Gemma,” Sadie chastised.

“Didn’t sound like it to me, Barbie.”

Both girls bristled, and Zach lifted a hand toward them, and the fisted towel toward his brother. “Hey, enough name calling.” To Matt, he added, “What the hell is your problem? And what are you even doing here?”

His gaze remained on the girls. “I came by to see if you wanted to come car shopping with me. It’s not my fault I overheard their schemes.”

“There is no scheme,” Gemma stated in a furious tone.

He glanced from his brother to Sadie. “Want to tell me what’s going on?”

“Me?”

“Yes you. Obviously, my brother misunderstood. I’d like to hear your side of it.”

She gave a small laugh, shaking her head. “There’s nothing to explain. No sides.”

“You’ve got nothing to say?” Matt challenged.

“No. Whatever I say won’t change your mind so why should I waste my breath?”

She stepped forward and began gathering the dirty dishes from the table. Plates and napkins were deposited on the serving tray he’d set out on the counter before his swim. When she turned to gather the mugs from the railing, he reached for her arm.

“Sadie, just leave that. I’ll take care of it later.”

Now he felt the full effects of that chilled gaze as she pulled out of his grasp and banged the mugs onto the tray.

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