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But then again, Hunter was just defending the girl he saw as a sister. Had to be. It was best for my psyche if I viewed it that way and didn’t let my heart hope
“Put me down,” I seethed from between clenched teeth, my own fingernails marking his flesh.
“No.” His response was soothed by the hand on my leg rubbing slow circles on my skin. Almost lulled me.
Almost.
“Miles, I swear to God—”
“Doesn’t sound like she wants you either.” What the hell was Brad thinking? Why was he taunting him?
Shit. Shit. Shit.
Pushing myself up, I dug my fingers deeper into the hard muscles of his upper back and craned my neck to look at Emily. She was standing next to a tense Thomas taking in the beast holding me hostage and his brother.
Their eyes bounced back and forth. Waiting to make a move if needed.
Jesus Christ. “Emi,” I called out, snapping two fingers.
She looked up, still somewhat dazed. “What?”
“Take them to get some food, please.”
“I’m not leaving you with him!”
“You have three minutes to get off my property,” Hunter seethed, his tense muscles shifting beneath my hands. His anger was palpable. Scorched my skin in the most delicious of ways. “Three. Count your blessings and leave. I’m not going to be this gracious again.”
Some part of me was sick for getting off on this macho display of possession. Made me yearn for it to be real.
However, my attention was pulled from my desires when I noticed his parents making their way over. Jesus, please help a girl out here.
“Emi, go!” Fighting every instinct that demanded I stay in his arms, I twisted to the right and slid down his front, catching Hunter off guard. He never had the chance to stop me, but Jesus that low hiss that left the back of his throat almost undid me. “Please, take them with you.”
At my plea, Thomas snapped out of it and moved toward his brother. “Come on, bro. Enough. She said no.” He placed a hand on his arm, but Brad shook him off.
His eyes were locked on mine—in them there was a mixture of jealousy and hurt. Of ire and humiliation. The look he gave me screamed of betrayal.
That I’d done this.
Our situation had gotten out of hand, and it was up to me to remedy. I’d tried to be nice earlier, but in his delusional mind, he’d blocked out my words.
My declaration. My true feelings.
Brad took a step toward me, but I held a hand out to stop him. “My boyfriend is right.” That word sent a tingle of pleasure down my spine, and I leaned further into Hunter. I knew that this was all a facade, but it would serve a purpose too.
Way I saw it, if Hunter wanted to lie, then I’d use him also.
“Last chance, Bailey. Come with me.”
“Either accept that my friendship is all I can give, or leave. No more.”
“You heard her.” Hunter made the move to stand in front of me, but my hold on his board shorts was Herculean. Two steps, and he stumbled into my back again. His body coiled, ready to strike if need be. “Babe, please move.”
I shook my head and turned to look at Brad once more with pleading eyes, hoping he finally got it through his thick skull. “You need to respect that I’m with him. That I’m his girl.”
“You lost your chance.” He glared back, eyes cold and spiteful. “Don’t come looking for me when he leaves.” Without another word, Brad turned and stalked off toward the house with an apologetic Thomas behind him.
Even Emi was left speechless by the turn of events.
