Sheltered Love by MJ Williamz

Author:MJ Williamz [Williamz, MJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781626391802
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, Inc.
Published: 2015-05-26T00:00:00+00:00

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Boone and Grey were at The Boonies watching a Ducks game one chilly Saturday afternoon when Tanner walked in.

“Oh shit,” Boone said.

“What’s up?” Grey asked.

“That’s Tanner.” Boone pointed him out.

He looked around the bar until his gaze finally landed on them. He started in their direction.

“Oh shit, he’s coming over here.”

“It’s okay. I promise not to castrate him publicly,” Grey said.

“Hey, sis. How you doin’?”

“Good, Tanner. No work for you today?”

“I work too fucking hard already. They wanted us to work today, but I told ’em where they could put that.”

“I’m glad you’re feeling flush,” Boone said.

“I’m not. They pay us like shit, you know?”

Boone’s stomach was in knots. She was horribly embarrassed that Grey knew this lowlife was her brother.

“I need a drink.” He turned and walked to the bar.

“He’s a real charmer,” Grey said.

“Isn’t he? I’m sorry, Grey. If I had my way, you wouldn’t meet any of my family.”

“He seems like he’s already been drinking.”

“That’s just his personality.”

“If you say so.”

The game started and Boone turned her attention to it. By halftime, the Ducks were ahead by thirty points. She was happy, but when she looked at Grey, her spirits fell.

“What’s wrong?” Boone asked.

“Your brother.”

“What about him?”

“He’s been drinking a lot, Boone.”

“Babe, please. Don’t worry about him. We both know he’s got a temper, but I won’t let him hurt you.”

“I’m just saying they should cut him off. Look at him. He can barely stand up.”

“I’m telling you, he’s fine. Please, relax and quit thinking about him.”

“And, Boone, I’m telling you I can’t relax. If you let your bartenders serve people until they’re snockered, that’s a real problem.”

“They don’t.”

“They do. Tanner’s living proof. Who knows better than I what people are capable of when they get three sheets to the wind?”

“Are we back to blaming sports bars for domestic violence?”

“I just think your bartenders are being irresponsible and that’s a direct reflection on you.”

“Are we having our first fight?” Boone asked.

“It may be our first and last. I don’t know if I can keep seeing you.”

“What? Look, I’ll just continue to counsel my bartenders on overserving. It’s the law and we follow it. You need to trust me. Remember trust? You have my word.”

“If you promise. But, Boone, I’m serious about this.”

“So am I.”

“Then go tell them not to serve Tanner anymore.”

Boone stood and took a deep breath. Tanner was such an asshole. She wasn’t looking forward to the confrontation. But if it would make Grey happy, she had to do it. The thought of losing her scared her more than her brother did.

“Hey, Tanner,” Boone said. “You need to take it someplace else.”

“What the fuck? You’re tossing me?”

“Not exactly. You’re welcome to stay here, but you’re cut off from booze.”

“So I’ll switch to beer.”

“No, you’re cut off for today, Tanner. You’re messed up.”

“I’m fine. And when did you get so holier than thou?”

“I care about my business and I’m not going to let you get plastered here. You’re cut off for today. Go home and sleep it off.

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