Page 27 of Save Me

My shoulders slump. “I need to be less obvious.”

She laughs. “Someone’s finally got your attention, huh? Who is he?”

“He’s someone who made an incredibly indecent proposal. Which I won’t be taking him up on, so we can drop it.”

“Indecent proposal?” She holds up her ring finger, showcasing her wedding band. “I know all about that.”

I roll my eyes. “I can’t believe you let my bully of a brother blackmail you into marriage.”

“And I would do it again in a fucking heartbeat,” a deep voice echoes from the office door.

“Hello, twin,” I say without even turning Kyle’s way.

He strolls inside as if he owns the place. He goes to Riley first, kissing her before he uprights himself and looks down at me with narrowed eyes.

“Who’s making indecent proposals?” There’s a bite in his tone.

“You,” I remind him. “You’re the one blackmailing people into marrying you.”

A half grin crosses his lips. “Not people …” he looks down at Riley, his hand at the back of her neck, “only one person.” He kisses her temple.

“But really,” Kyle says, straightening and locking his piercing stare on me. “Who the fuck is making indecent proposals to you?”

“Why?” I challenge.

“So I know who to make regret waking up this morning.”

I suck my teeth and rise to my feet. “Not this again. I thought you’d get out of my business when you finally got married. You have a whole family of your own to worry about.”

He smiles, but it’s not friendly.

I hate how my mind immediately thinks about Dae’s smiles. Most of the time, they weren’t friendly either—more wicked than anything.

“I can do both,” Kyle replies. “Besides, I’ll always be your big brother.”

I snort. “We’re twins. And don’t give me that mess about being five minutes or whatever older than me,” I shush him. “We’re the same age. And you are a pain in my ass.”

Riley laughs. “You two are hilarious.”

“No, your husband is a pain.”

She smiles wider. “He is.”

“Excuse me?” Kyle asks, frowning.

“But you two are still funny,” she tells me, ignoring him. “I always wanted to know what a good sibling relationship looked like up close.”

Kyle’s face softens.

“It’s annoying,” I say, heading to the door. “Thanks for your help, Riley. Give Eve a big hug for me and tell her to enjoy the croissant.”

“I will. Thanks.”

“You still haven’t answered me about who the fuck is making indecent proposals.”

“Bye, Kyle.” I hug my brother and kiss his cheek before exiting. I hear Riley tell Kyle something about leaving me alone.

“Ms. Townsend.”

---