Status Updates From Inevitable (Key West, #2)

It had been 5 days since the paternity test. Easton was anxious. Last night we actually got into one of the dumbest arguments I’d ever had in my life. Who argues over which way the towel should be placed on the rack in the bathroom. A stressed-out, barely-hanging-on-to-his-sanity, ready-to-punch-anything man, that’s who, and right now that was the perfect description of Easton Black.

It had been 5 days since the paternity test. Easton was anxious. Last night we actually got into one of the dumbest arguments I’d ever had in my life. Who argues over which way the towel should be placed on the rack in the bathroom. A stressed-out, barely-hanging-on-to-his-sanity, ready-to-punch-anything man, that’s who, and right now that was the perfect description of Easton Black.

On the other side of the door stood Jett, Easton, and Kade, all three of them glaring straight ahead at the two men in our suite. “What the f***? How the hell did you guys know where we were?” I asked as I placed my hands on my hips, turning back to face them. “One weekend away and you Neanderthals had to show up and kill the buzz.

“Is everything okay?” I couldn’t help but ask. Something felt different, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. “It is now,” he whispered and opened his eyes to meet my gaze. “You make things better.” I never got emotional, like, ever. Well, at least not in anyone’s presence. But right then I wanted to crawl inside of him and stay there forever.

“Is everything okay?” I couldn’t help but ask. Something felt different, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. “It is now,” he whispered and opened his eyes to meet my gaze. “You make things better.” I never got emotional, like, ever. Well, at least not in anyone’s presence. But right then I wanted to crawl inside of him and stay there forever.

I couldn’t handle the drama that seemed to follow Sarah anymore. I should have severed ties with her when Ricochet became mine. I tried not to let the situation sour my mood. I’d been looking forward to being with Harper all day. Between her schedule and mine, we hadn’t seen much of each other since our first night together.

You look gorgeous,” I whispered before placing a soft kiss just below her ear. Goose bumps covered her skin, and I smiled with the knowledge that I affected her. Before this night was over, Harper would have no doubt of my interest in her. I planned on making it obvious to her and everyone around her that I wanted more than friendship.

Tonight, I had every intention of continuing the little game of flirting Easton and I played earlier this week. He kept things interesting, he was strong and confident, and he didn’t back down from my attitude. In fact, that man could dish it out sometimes faster than I could. I wouldn’t admit it to anyone, but he made my heart race.

Jett and Easton had better run; I was going to kill them both. And when I was finished with those two, Ian would get his. That man would remember I am not the kind of girl to tolerate being approached like that. I was more than sure he needed a little lesson in Harper 101: don’t piss me off, because it will never end up in your favor.

Oh my god is this a very hot steamy book. Sorry old book boyfriend Eastons in town. Hot Dam

“Let’s go home,” he said as he took my hand and pulled me toward the exit. “The next step is setting a date,” he said over his shoulder as we walked outside. “A date?” What the hell was that? “Yep.” He smirked. “Because, Harper Jameson, you are gonna marry me.”

“Well, dude, if my kissing her neck is bothering you, then you may want to turn around,” Easton said as he gripped my ass and pulled me closer. “Because I am about to do all kinds of dirty things to her, and you getting all big brother on me sure as hell isn’t going to stop me.”