Squinting at him, I had to wonder if all of the booze had made him stupid. After all the trouble I have being with you, do you really think I’d want another dick around me? Cooper grinned. Is it wrong...
Love means knowing when to hold someone hostage. Grinning,
It’s me, he said, lifting my chin so I would look at him. It’ll never be anyone else. With me, you’ll always be safe.
I learned long ago not to give a flying fuck what strangers thought about me. Hell, I only mildly care what my friends think. Life is too short to stress others’ opinions.
Sporting a black eye, Dylan met me in the front of Cooper’s office. I looked up at where guys were redoing the roof before returning my gaze to my new boss. As much as I appreciate this chance, I said...
My smile faded as we reached Ellsberg and I realized I would see Farah within minutes. Suddenly, I was terrified. We’ve been apart for a month, I said after Judd called Cooper to say we were nearly th...
Johnny pats his son on the back like the owner of a violent dog trying to keep it on a leash.
Stepping closer, I wiped away a tear from her cheek. You’ll make a great mom. I guess we’re going to find out, she said, melting into my arms. I was on the pill. I can’t even do that part right. Takin...
Say you’re beautiful, I whispered, stroking her. I’m beautiful. Good, I murmured, kissing her jaw then moving south. Say it again.
Your mom is a great cook, I said, enjoying the macaroni salad. Yeah, self taught. Trial and error. Can you cook? We usually didn’t have a kitchen in the motel. I can warm stuff up, but that’s it. Coop...
So what are you studying at school? I asked, watching the TV and not Cooper as he still played gently with a lock of my damp hair. Pre-law. Glancing at him, I frowned then forced myself to stop. You w...
Maddy showed up around eleven to drop off Scarlet and take me dress shopping. She used her mom skills to get me off the couch. Hey, pumpkin, I’ll get you a strawberry shake if you get up now, she whis...
Lark Barnes wasn’t much older than me, yet she was married and pregnant with twins. On bed rest for the last few months, she was trapped in her updated Craftsman-style house. Thanks to Bailey, my new...
I expected Candy to pick a different rental house. The little yellow one always gets positive comments from broads. Instead, she chose the blocky, brick house. It’s the kind of house I’d have picked....
Do you want to sit with your boyfriend? Cooper asked with his gaze on Nick even as his fingers caressed the nape of my neck. Maybe, but first I’ll copy your stellar notes. Bitch. Asscrack. Nerd. Hotst...
Do you know one reason my parents have stayed married so long? I asked and Lark shook her head. They’re a team. If one has a problem, they both have a problem. No secrets, no holding back. They face e...
Cooper smiled. You feel weird yet? Pulling the trigger is easy, but the stuff afterwards will bother you. I’ll be honest, Cooper. If you wanted me to kill a kid or a woman, I wouldn’t be able to do it...
Cooper sat in the back booth, reading a book he clearly hated with a passion. Occasionally, he smacked the book onto the table then glared at it hatefully. Finally, he returned to reading.
You took a bullet to save those girls, I said as he watched me. A pale Dylan shrugged then flinched at the pain of the movement. In my head, I would stop the bastards without getting shot. Didn’t real...
I heard you’re having dinner with Lark, she said, wiggling her eyebrows. Hurry up and marry her, so we can double date and annoy Vaughn. Can’t you double date with Tawny and Judd? Cooper and Farah lau...