Alexander, Kalissa - Katlynn in Training (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) Read Online Free PDF

of a paint brush dipped in milk chocolate.”
    Blushing, she looked down. Her lashes had always been a topic of conversation even as a child. Neither parent knew where they had come from. Finally finding her voice, she looked up and said, “It’s nice to meet you, Jeremiah. Your brother has taken pity on your new neighbor. I hope you don’t mind.”
    “Mind? I’m delighted. My brother and I have a lot in common when it comes to our taste in”—he hesitated for a moment—“friends.” He continued to stare at her, his eyes locking with hers. “Believe me when I tell you that inviting you for dinner has nothing to do with pity.” When he finally released her hand, she rubbed it against her leg, hoping to release the tension that made her fingers tingle.
    Dinner was delicious. Everything, including the roast, was prepared to perfection. Between mouthfuls she learned that Jeremiah practiced law and Justin was an accountant with his CPA license. Jeremiah worked out of a law firm in Media and Justin for a firm in Philadelphia. However, Justin was able use his home as his base for the most part since so much of what he was required to review as an auditor was provided through company websites and e-mail. Their older brother, Jarred, had his degree in engineering, but had decided to start up a couple of Internet companies.
    “Jarred has always been the more adventurous one of the three of us. He saw a niche in the market and went for it. He’s been extremely successful.”
    “I’m surprised he hasn’t enticed you two to work for him. A lawyer and an accountant in the family sounds like a corporation in the making.
    “We’ve talked about it,” Jeremiah said, looking pointedly at Justin, “but Justin’s a bit of a worrier and thinks putting all our eggs in one basket could spell disaster financially.”
    “It’s not that I don’t think it’s a good idea, I just think the country is in a bit of a mess right now, and having separate incomes that aren’t all tied up in the same business or businesses is more sound. At least for right now.”
    “Always the voice of reason.” Jeremiah’s statement was a respectful one. Katlynn could see the mutual respect in their eyes as they smiled at one another. It made her wish more than ever that she had a sibling, someone she knew would always be there for her, no matter what the circumstances.
    “Enough about us,” Justin said, his eyes returning to rest on her. “Tell us about you.”
    “As I told you this afternoon, I write and edit copy for brochures and training manuals for an insurance company in Center City. But, like you, Justin, I work from home most of the time.”
    “Working from home does have its advantages. However, it can get lonely, too. You and I will have to hang out during the day…that is when you’re not working those pretty fingers of yours to the bone.” He smiled.
    “I’d like that. It’s good to get up and away from the computer. Sometimes atrophy sets in when I don’t move anything but my fingers for hours.”
    “I know what you mean.” Justin nodded. “It can happen. I actually set a timer to remind me to take a break.
    “Unfortunately,” Jeremiah said sadly, “I don’t have the luxury of working from home. Just be careful Justin doesn’t encourage you to play hooky too much. You’ll be working all night to make up the time, and that just won’t do since I plan on getting to know you better.”
    “I seriously doubt that will happen. It will probably be the other way around. You two may get tired of seeing me very quickly and be grateful when I’m not manipulating your time.” She laughed. “I don’t want to turn into one of those pesky neighbors that you find more annoying than enjoyable.”
    “I’ve never been one to tire of the company of a woman who is not only beautiful but intelligent. However,” Jeremiah said more softly, once again looking deeply into her eyes that held her to him as if he had reached out and