Page 102 of Before It Was Love

He nods. “Exactly.”

“You’re an asshole.”

“I’m not an asshole. I want the best for my sister.”

“And I’m not it?”

“I’m glad you’re finally figuring things out. But in case this isn’t clear, stay away from Sophia or our friendship is over.”

I rear back as if he punched me. “You’re making me choose between the two of you?”

“I’m making you choose.”

“Weston,” Lucas says. “Dial it down. You don’t want to lose your best friendandyour sister in one night.”

“Sophia will forgive me.”

I cross my arms over my chest. “You sure? The last time she was pissed at you, she replaced your instant coffee with protein powder and you had the shits for a week before you figured out what happened.”

Lucas chuckles and Weston glares at him. “Sorry, man. But your sister’s a hoot.”

“You better not think about dating her.”

Lucas holds up his hands. “She’s safe with me. And she’s not interested in me anyway. She only has eyes for one man.”

“I can’t believe you.” Weston scowls at me. “You know Sophia’s crushed on you since she was in junior high and you used her.”

“For the last fucking time. I didn’t use Sophia.”

I would never use her. I’m falling in love with her. I don’t have any interest in using her and throwing her away. I want her in my life until my dying day.

“I’m out of here.” I push past Weston to the door.

“You’re still under arrest.”

Lucas clears his throat. “I didn’t book them.”

“Figures,” Weston mutters. As if he doesn’t damn well know there’s an understanding on the island about the pranks to steal the mascots. As long as no one gets hurt and the mascot is unharmed, no charges are filed.

I open the door. “I need to get Sophia home.”

“She already left. I rang Chloe to pick her up.”

“Thanks, Lucas. I owe you.”

“I’m serious, Flynn,” Weston hollers after me. “Me or her. You can’t have both.”

I flick my hand at him but don’t stop until I’m outside the police station. Shit. I forgot my truck is parked in the middle of the road somewhere between Rogue’s Landing and Smuggler’s Rest.

The door opens behind me.

“I’m done talking about this, Weston.”

“Not Weston,” Lucas says and dangles a set of keys at me. “I had another officer drive your truck over here.”

I snatch the keys. “Thanks.” I start down the stairs.

“Don’t let Weston’s words get to you. You are good enough for Sophia. He’ll get over it eventually.”

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