The Highlight by Alyssa Wilde

Author:Alyssa Wilde [Wilde, Alyssa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-04T16:00:00+00:00

TWENTY-FOUR

“Whoa. What’s with the tux?” I ask, pausing in the doorway to the kitchen. Landon’s leaning against the counter, a glass of bourbon in his hand, and unfortunately, it’s hard not to stare. Okay, it’s impossible not to stare.

Because Landon in a tux is…unfair.

And it’s not just me. Ask any woman with two eyes; ovaries; and an affinity for tall, dark, and handsome men, and she’ll tell you the same thing—that there’s no reason a man with that body and those cheekbones, a man who’s already hit the genetic jackpot, should be wearing anything other than cargo shorts, flip flops, and a t-shirt.

But a tuxedo? Game. Over.

It’s hard to overlook the impeccable tailoring of the black jacket over his broad shoulders or the way the dark pants hug his long, lean legs. It’s hard not to stare at his thick hair, which falls in a soft wave over his forehead, or the black dress shoes that tie the whole look together.

And suddenly, I don’t know what to do with my hands or my eyes or my legs. My mouth dries up and my tongue gets heavy and I force myself to focus on anyone-anything-anyplace other than him. It’s a normal reaction to a guy who looks like that. At least, that’s what I tell myself.

“He’s going to a gala,” says Eli, and my gaze swings gratefully toward the blonde. He’s in his usual seat at the island, shoveling food down his throat because when is Eli ever not eating? Though, to be fair, it has been a while since he’s raided the fridge, too preoccupied with the girl he’s dating—the girl he refuses to tell me anything about for fear of “jinxing” it. “Mom and Dad’s annual asshole extravaganza.”

My eyebrows raise, and I chance a glance at Landon. Maybe if I squint, I won’t lose my train of thought. “Seriously?” I ask in a level tone. “I’m surprised you’re subjecting yourself to that.”

Landon shoots Eli a look. “Some of us have familial obligations to uphold. Plus, it’s for the children’s hospital. All those assholes are helping sick kids.”

“Well, you’d never know it by how stuffy it is,” says Eli with a shrug. “At least Junior will be there. He’s always coked out at these things. Maybe you can bump a line in the bathroom. Brotherly bonding, and all.”

“I don’t do cocaine,” Landon snaps.

“You don’t say,” Eli says dryly, and I snicker at the thought of Landon doing hard drugs. He’s way too uptight for that.

Taking the seat next to Eli, I fold my legs up under me and lean my forearms on the table. “So how much does a table at this gala thing cost, anyway?”

“You don’t want to know,” Landon warns.

“Thirty, at least,” adds Eli. “Maybe fifty.”

“Thousand?” I ask in disbelief.

“It is for charity,” says Landon, though his tone makes it seem like he also finds the whole thing ridiculous.

“Speaking of charity,” says Eli, “who’s the lucky woman accompanying the newly single Landon Blair this evening, and how much are you paying her to do so?”

Landon glares at his brother.

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