Page 55 of Pucks and Books

Louisa glares at her sister, who is looking around with a very annoyed expression. “I didn’t have help since someone decided to make their ‘weekend’ into a five-day vacation.”

Eliza shrugs. “We knew you were busy, and Austen was lonely.”

I chuckle at their banter, but then I feel someone staring at me.

“I hope you know we love our sister and will kill for her,” Clara announces, and Louisa stiffens beside me.

“Clara!”

I squeeze her side. “It’s fine,” I tell her before looking back to Clara. “I am well aware. Though, I’m pretty sure your sister can hold her own.”

“She can,” Elliot adds, crossing her arms. “But she won’t need to if we think you’ll hurt her.”

“Guys, relax,” Eliza chimes in. “He’s a nice guy.”

“He is,” Louisa insists. “Truly.”

The babies of the family don’t seem to agree, and I have this need to reassure them. “Listen, I know she’s too good for me?—”

“She is,” Clara says, interrupting me. “She’s too good for anyone.”

“She’s the strongest and most amazing person I know,” Elliot adds, her loving gaze falling on her eldest sister. “I would do anything for her.”

“Same,” Clara adds. “So, don’t break our trust.”

“I don’t have any intention of doing so,” I promise, looking between the two women. Eliza is snickering beside them, while Louisa bristles against my side. I lean in, pressing my lips to her ear. “It’s fine.”

She sets me with a look that says she doesn’t agree, but she doesn’t fight me on it, only rising to her toes to kiss me on my lips. “Told you they’re a lot.”

“Maybe I like a lot,” I murmur against her mouth.

Her lips curve into mine. “Well, you’ve got your hands full now.”

I cup her ass, squeezing her cheeks in my palms. “Just how I like it.”

CHAPTER 34

Ciaran

Louisa’s breath catches as she arches her center against mine. God, I just came, but fuck if I don’t want her again. It’s becoming a normal thing for me, a constant want and need for her. I flash her my most devastating grin and lean in close. Against her ear, I whisper, “You are very lucky your sisters are back, or I would take you right here.”

I feel her grin against my cheek. “I mean, we can blow them off, go upstairs.”

Oh, I like that idea. I wrap my arms around her, but before I can agree and whisk her away, Eliza tsks at her sister.

“Lou, why are all the books everywhere?”

Louisa blushes, leaving my arms. “I’ve been a wee bit distracted. I’m getting it done today.”

“I guess I should help,” Eliza sighs and then points to their younger sisters. “You two can help too.”

They both groan, and before Louisa can get too far, I grasp her wrist in my hand. I pull her to me, and she comes closer, a beautiful look on her face. I cup her jaw with my other hand before kissing her lips. She melts into the kiss just like I wanted, and while I would love to deepen it, stroke her tongue, taste her, I refrain since her sisters are here. I pull back, rubbing her chin. “What can I do?”

Her eyes are hooded and dark with lust. “You can go relax, read, while I get everything done here.”

“You sure? I can help.”

“Very sure. Go on. I’ll join you as soon as I can shake these crazy people.”

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