Sutton's Choice (Hudson Boys Book 1) by C.A. Harms

Author:C.A. Harms [Harms, C.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-11-16T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty

Brantley

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"Can we go now?" The bar is the last place I want or need to be right now. After weeks of not seeing Sutton, her being within reach just makes everything that much harder. Bennett is right walking away from a girl like Sutton feels impossible, but I've got to do it. Though on the inside, I feel more unsettled than I have ever felt before.

"He told you to come," Rory stands at my side, watching whatever band is playing tonight set up their equipment. He's been sticking close for days, but I know I've annoyed the hell out of him. I'm a miserable ass. "He didn't tell you to hide out in the corner of the bar and pretend to be a stranger."

But with Bennett, I did feel like a stranger lately.

“Tonight, is supposed to be about showing Sutton that we can all still come together, and things aren't fucked up."

I glance back at my brother and Sutton just as Ben pulls her in for a hug. I have to look away quickly because seeing her in the arms of any guy when I want to be the one to hold her gets under my skin.

"How's everyone doing tonight?" An older guy speaks into the microphone, and several men and women holler out in response. "This is our first time in Montgomery, so I'm hoping y'all show us a good time." Again, some girls yell out, and the older guy's smile widens. "Thank you too, sweetheart," he offers someone a wink. "That's my kinda night, darlin'." And with that, he rolls right into that exact song.

It's hard not to look toward the area of the bar I know our friends are. The pull to go over to her is strong, and my body hums with nervous energy. Finally, the redhead behind the bar walks over, and Rory tells her to get us another round. My half-drunk beer has grown warm, and when she comes back, I hand her the bottle to discard.

This time I lift the cold beer to my lips and down half its contents. The coolness feeling good against the rawness I feel lacing my throat.

"Hey stranger," I freeze, looking to my right, and slowly I set the bottle down on the bar top at my side. Timidly Sutton stands at my side, and for a few seconds, I wonder if my mind is playing tricks on me. “So, what, you kiss a girl until she's breathless, and then you never call?"

She's attempting to be playful, but I can't get past the way she seems so nervous. She wears tight jeans and a shirt that's nothing more than a sliver of material, leaving her neck and stomach entirely on display. Partly I want to cover her up so no one else can see her and the other part wants to explore the options. Then the boots she wears, giving her an extra inch or three but still making her the perfect height that she'd fit right where I need her most.

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