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just couldn’t stomach the sexual innuendos and the fuck-me eyes they were always shooting at one another. I was a pissed-off, mouthy girl who was horny as hell. The last thing I needed was public displays of affection being thrown around by my brother. Gag.
    I sat down on the edge of the pool, dipped my legs into the water, and tuned out the group behind me as I enjoyed my cold beer and the chilled water cooling my skin. The sun was blinding but felt unbelievably good. Leaning back on one hand, I looked toward the sky and closed my eyes, taking in the rays.
    “This is a closer look but still not quite close enough.” Chills broke out over my heated skin, but I attempted to act unaffected. Easton sat down next to me and his arm grazed mine.
    His skin was hot and smoldering, even his sweat smelled amazing. Manly and intoxicating. I had known Easton for years yet never took the time to notice just how irresistible he was.
    Tilting my head to the side, I locked eyes with him. He had a cocky smirk on his lips, and I felt a knot form deep within my stomach. He was so close, yet I wanted him closer. I shifted my eyes downward to his mouth. Oh, the things I imagined him doing with that mouth only made the heat of the day intensify. Doing everything I could to hold on to the strong, confident Harper everyone expected, I looked back up into his eyes. “Not sure that offer still stands. I’m more of an in-the-moment kinda girl. I think that moment has passed.”
    Easton was one of those men that dominates a room without even moving. The way he was staring at me, as if to say, you don’t scare me , was slightly intimidating. Who would have ever thought I could be intimidated?
    I had never been the kind of person who hesitated. I never faltered when it came to my opinions or objections. Hell, if I felt it, I said it loud and clear. Why sugarcoat it? As for limits, well…let’s face it. I had none.
    Right now, though, staring back at Easton as his blue eyes bored into mine caused my mouth to feel dry. He made my heart race and my stomach flip. I still wasn’t sure I liked that feeling. It made me feel weak. He made me hesitate, and he made me question my words before letting them fly. I wasn’t sure how to handle it.
    I was more than sure that today was going to require alcohol—lots and lots of alcohol.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Eight
     
     
    Easton
     
    Over the next two hours I sat back and watched Harper, quietly observing the way she stood her ground with the guys and blended with the girls. She really could work a crowd. She honestly consumed everyone and brightened the party. Laughter spilled freely when she was around. Her tiny red bikini was taunting. I was pretty sure she planned that. It was a great play on her part.
    Jett had caught me on more than one occasion eyeing her with extreme appreciation. I wasn’t willing to hide my interest, though. So when he took a seat next to me, I knew I was about to hear his I am her brother, and I will kick your ass speech.
    “I’m trying to be reasonable about the idea of your interest in my sister. I’m just not sure I can,” he said, leaning back in the lounger next to me. “How long has this infatuation you have with her been going on?”
    “Honestly,” I replied, “I’ve always thought Harper was attractive. But that was as far as it went.” I looked back out toward the pool. Harper laughed at something Jude said, and a tinge of jealousy gnawed at me. I wanted to be the one making her laugh like that.
    “Something clicked that day in your office when she went off on us,” I attempted to explain. “She is the most self-assured, cocky, smart-mouthed woman I have ever met. She’s also strong and challenging, and somehow I find that appealing.”
    She turned just enough that our eyes connected for a split second. “It’s refreshing, Jett. She’s different.”
    “You don’t think I know that?” he asked. “She wasn’t always like this. Not