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“But you will flirt with both Wyatt and Jackson.”

He doesn’t pose it as a question.

“I like them both,” I confess. “It’s very confusing. They’re both great guys.”

Luke has shifted, so he’s in the doorway now, putting physical distance as well as emotional distance between us.He leans against the doorframe, looking very masculine and in command.

The word he used to describe himself pops into my head.Dominating. Would I like that?

I think I would. From him, anyway.

“Wyatt is ready for a relationship. Marriage, a house, kids.”

“I don’t know if I’m ready for all that. I haven’t explored dating at all. I love spending time with Wyatt, but I don’t want to rush into anything.”

I realize too late maybe I shouldn’t be asking Luke for dating advice.

“You said it yourself. You haven’t explored. So explore. Make out with Jackson. Hell, do whatever you want with him. You’re young and you should have some fun.”

“Okay. Thanks, Luke.”

“You’re welcome. Now do me a favor and put a sweatshirt on. You’re killing me.”

I glance down and see my nipples have been standing at attention throughout our entire conversation. Including during that hug.

“Oh!” I cover them with my hand. “Sorry.”

Luke grins. “Don’t ever be sorry for having needs and wants, Brooke. We all have them.”

“But some of us don’t get what we want?” I ask softly.

The grin falters. “No, we don’t.” His voice is flat. He turns on his heel.

“Wait, you forgot?—

But he’s already gone.

—the dog food.” I sigh and bend over to pick up my laundry basket.

Well, that didn’t clear up my confusion at all.

I feel like I’m evenmoreattracted to Luke.

Who is totally off-limits.

This is why I need to focus on exploring sex,notstarting any kind of serious relationship.

I dump my laundry and start the washer. I grab the dog food and head back into the kitchen, where Wyatt is making lunch, with a newfound resolve.

My greatest talent is learning. I study like a beast.

I’m going to get as much sex education this weekend as I possibly can.

CHAPTER 15

Luke

These two are drivingme nuts.

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