Total pages in book: 34
Estimated words: 31902 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 160(@200wpm)___ 128(@250wpm)___ 106(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 31902 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 160(@200wpm)___ 128(@250wpm)___ 106(@300wpm)
“What kind of construction are you getting done?” I ask. I make myself look busy by finding something to chop. I need to make a meal anyway. I try and put up at least four a week on my Instagram feed. I always include the ingredients, prep, and cooking instructions with a pic. I try to make meals for all walks of life. I know what it’s like to be busy but also have someone depending on you for sustenance. Cooking always helps me clear my head for a second. I thought I was going to have a moment to myself before Cullen would be moving in. One would think he would need to go pack his bags or whatever. Nope. He sent a text to someone and said they would be dropping it by. I’m sure it was one of the many luxuries of having money. Things are only a text away.
It would annoy me but nothing about Cullen is stuck up or pretentious like you’d think. I don’t want to fall into being the person who is bitter because he was born better off. Like he said, he could have gotten a hotel. He probably could stay at some five star place that would offer him anything he might want. Why isn't he doing that?
“You sure you want to stay here?” I point toward Luna’s room where he’ll be sleeping. She packed a bag and bounced already. She said she and Maddox had a crazy lady to handle and she had a wedding to finish planning. “That pink door is only the beginning.” I laugh. My sister’s room is an explosion of pink. I let her have free reign when we moved in here. All I cared about was the kitchen.
When Luna and I got into this place it was finally one of our own. It was the first time either one of us had a room to ourselves. For the first few weeks I snuck into her room at night and got in bed with her. I was so used to having her in the same room with me that I missed her. Eventually we got our shit together. I let Luna do whatever she wanted to her room. She didn’t have that opportunity growing up and I wanted her to feel like she finally had something she could call hers. I only had one request and that was that she clean it from time to time. I love my sister but she can leave a trail of mess behind her. At least we all know Maddox can afford to have someone clean up after her. The way he looks at Luna, though, I am guessing that he is probably going to enjoy doing it himself.
“I think I’ll enjoy this better than any hotel.” He smirks.
“You think because I let you gnaw on me at the bar today you can come in here and get it anytime you want?” I raise an eyebrow at him.
“Don’t be making it sound cheap, shortcake.” His tone is teasing but I swear there is an edge of warning to it. He really doesn’t like how I said it.
I put the knife down, leveling Cullen with a stare. He has heartbreak written all over him. I’m not in a place in my life to be having a relationship. I’ve only ever loved one person in my life and it’s my sister. Now she is off living her dream with this man’s brother and I don’t want to cause them any problems.
“Let's be straight here.” I place both hands on the top of the counter. “There’s something here. You feel it.”
“Feel it is the understatement of the century.” His words come out thick. No more teasing to them. My nipples go hard under my shirt. I could have a taste of Cullen. I could handle a small sampling of what he’s offering. What could it hurt? As long as there are rules and guidelines that we both agree to. We could keep it simple and light. I never got to date much. Have a wild fling.
We are obviously sexually attracted to one another so why not let off a little steam together? See if we can work this out of our systems. Luna has been my whole life. Working and keeping a roof over our heads has always been my top priority. I could have a little something for myself. I want to be selfish for once in my life.
“Sex. That’s all this can be.” I spit it out. I might talk a big game but sex isn’t something I know a ton about. What I do know is I want it with Cullen. My whole body is begging for it. “No.” I lift a hand, cutting him off before he can butt in. “We don’t have to play this game where you say this could be more because I’m a chick and you think I need all these hearts and flowers,” I tell him. I don’t need them. At least I thought I didn’t but now they are dancing around in my head.