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

touched her, “I promise to suffer through it somehow.”
    “See, see what I told you,” Justin interjected. “The man could turn water into wine, I swear.”
    Katlynn laughed, tickled that they both seemed to like her. “I’m finding you both to be irresistibly sweet. I was in a bit of a funk before Justin knocked on my door today, and dinner with you two has really lifted my spirits. But I promise not to let your kind attention go to my head and overstay my welcome.”
    “I hope you’re not planning to leave us anytime soon.” Jeremiah’s voice lowered, sending little shivers throughout her entire body. “I’m finding you irresistible, too.”
    Justin could be a flirt, but Jeremiah took it to another level of expertise. She knew they were being overly attentive in their attempt to make her feel welcome, and there was no doubt that they were succeeding on every count. Both he and Justin were natural charmers who shared a smile that she was sure had melted many hearts. However, she couldn’t imagine that either of them would be interested in being more than just friends with a plain Jane like herself. They were quite different from the men she had dated or had shown an interest in her before. She had no doubt that the women they spent their time with were the kind that turned heads wherever they went.
    Luckily, she was living in the real world and wouldn’t set herself up for disappointment. She didn’t need or want a relationship with either one of them. She didn’t want to put what she hoped would be their friendship in jeopardy. All she wanted was for them to be good neighbors, and she, in turn, would be a good neighbor to them, too. She envied how being friendly came so easy to them. It was something she was going to have to work at if she wanted to continue to enjoy their company.
    “You can’t leave us yet,” Justin jumped in. “There’s still dessert. I made a chocolate cake from scratch that I can’t wait for you to try.” He looked expectantly at Katlynn.
    “Goodness, do you two eat like this every night?”
    “Well, not every night.” Justin grinned.
    “Some nights I’m forced to make myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and open a can of soup when he’s tied up at the computer.”
    “Those nights are few and far between.” Justin glared at his brother. Turning to Katlynn, his eyes softened. “However, tonight is special because you’re here. Normally dinner is a bit simpler.”
    “I’m honored that you would go to so much trouble for me. As I told you earlier”—she looked back into Justin’s beautiful light-blue eyes—“I’m not much of a cook, but even if I have to have it catered, I’ll have you over for dinner some night once I’m settled in.”
    “And me.” Jeremiah feigned hurt feelings. “You’re not going to leave me to fend for myself, are you?”
    “Of course you’re invited. I would like to think of you both as my friends.”
    The brothers smiled in unison. She couldn’t believe how comfortable she was beginning to feel with them. They were so easy to talk to as well as being kind. There was something about them that made her feel like she had known them forever. Maybe they were the silver lining in a dark cloud that had been hanging over her head since the loss of her parents. Feeling absolutely giddy, she turned to Justin. “I can’t wait to taste your cake. I like a variety of sweet things, but anything chocolate is always a favorite of mine.”
    “I like a variety of sweet things, too,” Jeremiah said, “but then again when you find what you like best, you want it all the time.”
    “You making the coffee?” Justin looked pointedly his brother.
    “Absolutely,” Jeremiah said, pushing himself away from the table. “My coffee and your cake, a combination that should have Kat begging us for more.”
    Katlynn subconsciously licked her lips. For a few seconds everything seemed to stand still for her. It was if she had been caught in some kind