We all turn around to head back to the car. No one says anything and the tension is thick. When Wyatt sees the packed trunk, he grunts. “You assholes staying for a month or what?” Archer glares at Wyatt like he’s planning on ripping his head off. Beau narrows his eyes like he fully intends to he
“Why the hell would you go to war with the most powerful man in the entire world?” Wyatt grunts. By now, the worst of the tension has passed. Archer has stepped back, allowing Wyatt to stretch his back and catch his breath. I’ve moved away to collect my dirtied belongings off the ground and mind
All the brothers could still be jerks sometimes. With our baggage in hand, we return to the house. Wyatt is nowhere to be seen, but Isaac is glaring up the stairs. They must have had a fight. When Isaac sees us coming, his face shifts into a more warm expression, though some tightness still remain
“You can wear it while your other things are at the cleaners,” Beau says. “Beau.” I have so many questions. One, why in the world did he have this gift, ready and waiting, and thought to bring it with him to my parents’ house? Two, in what universe does he think that skimpy lace and string ensembl
“That…” Steven’s voice breaks as a growl rumbles out of him. He clears his throat. “That’s not the nature of our relationship.” Isn’t it though? The lines of our relationship are so fuzzy that I’m not sure what we are anymore, or what we should be. I only know there are three marks on my neck, b
“I, uh…” Words are jumbled up in my head, delaying my response. Neil has ruined his shirt but he makes no effort to clean it up. He’s too busy gawking at me with wide eyes. Mom waits patiently, the hope burning brightly in her eyes. I hate to disappoint her, but as my shock wears off, I realiz
“No,” Neil says. In a flash, his worry is buried behind a mask of calm. He even manages a smile. “Everything is fine. You handled my father perfectly, and I thank you for the compliment to me and my brothers.” “You’re welcome,” Isaac says, though confusion now twists at his face. “But are you cert
Neil doesn’t seem super thrilled by Archer’s suggestion, if his deepening frown is anything to go by. “Even if our father mobilizes something right away, we should still have some time,” Archer says. “Who knows the area better than me?” I add. I don’t mention that I haven’t spent all that much t