Page 10 of Falling for Them

“Now that no one can hear us, spill.” Ethan gave me a knowing look, but I had no idea what he was referring to.

“Uh, spill what? The lube?” I giggled. “I still can’t believe that happened.”

“Trains do take a lot of lube… there’s all those moving parts.” He winked, and the thought of what he was referring to made my cheeks heat. “I’m referring to you and Leo. I saw the look you were giving him.”

“He’s incredibly annoying.” I didn’t even know why exactly. I’d add it to the stack of things I didn’t understand about myself.

He looked over at the man in question. “He’s watching us like someone pissed in his Corn Flakes.”

I leaned against the wall with a sigh. “He’s staying in the condo, and I wasn’t aware.”

Ethan moved in front of me, blocking Leo from view. “And?”

“I was soaking wet, so I stripped down, and he saw my tits.” I cringed as Ethan’s eyes widened. “And there was only one bed. The couch was gone.”

Ethan smacked a hand to his forehead. “Did you-”

“No!” I pushed off the wall, crossing my arms. “We shared the bed and that was it. It was awkward, and then with being flustered over it all, I forgot to plug in my phone and set an alarm. It wasn’t like we petted each other’s hair or anything salacious like you’re thinking.”

“Do you want me to kick his ass?” He looked over his shoulder and then turned back and started shadowboxing in little punches, his face scrunched up and puffs of air rushing from between his teeth. “I think I can take him.”

I burst out laughing at the thought of Ethan trying to fight anyone. “As much as I’d love to see you take him down, let’s forget it happened, okay? He’s probably still traumatized from the experience of sharing a bed with me... and seeing my boobs.”

“I wouldn’t say seeing your boobs or sharing a bed is a traumatizing experience. He probably thinks he’s in love with you now.” He sighed, his hands dropping and his expression growing serious. “Be careful around him. He’s a player.”

“Tell me something I don’t know. It’s doubtful he’ll make a move. Ryker would cut off his balls and hang them up as a trophy.”

Ethan winced, putting his hands protectively over his crotch. “He’d probably use a rusty butter knife to do it too.”

“Do I even want to know what you two are talking about?” Carter stopped to the side of us, a smile on his face that made his blue eyes shine with happiness.

“You really don’t.” Ethan stopped shielding his nuts and extended a hand. “I’m Ethan.”

“Carter.” They shook hands and Carter turned his attention to me. “Ready to go to lunch?”

My stomach growled at the mention of food since I hadn’t had time to grab anything to eat in my haste to make it on time. “Yes! Ethan, are you coming?”

“Of course. We need our energy for our shopping spree.” Ethan rubbed his hands together like he couldn’t wait to help me pick out new clothes. I was glad one of us was excited to shop.

“Are we waiting for Leo? He didn’t seem thrilled that I asked you out to lunch.” Carter smirked.

My stomach flipped in a weird way, and I released an exasperated breath. “I’ve been a bit of a bitch to him, so maybe we should wait.”

Ethan leaned against the wall, propping his foot up on it. “He probably deserved whatever sass you gave him.”

Carter looked over at Ethan and raised his hand to his chin, tapping a finger on his lips. “Have you ever modeled?”

Ethan snorted, a grin spreading across his face. “Why? Do you think I’m hot?”

Carter looked him up and down. “You have this ethereal beauty about you that’s hard to look away from. Like you’re a fae prince.” Carter unzipped his camera bag. “Can I take some photos?”

“Hell yes. Did you hear that, Lib? He thinks I look like one of those fae book boyfriends you swoon over.” He was never going to shut up about this now.

I punched him playfully on the arm before I moved out of the way.

Ethan laughed as Carter started snapping photos. Now that I was standing farther back, I could see what Carter was talking about.

I’d always found Ethan attractive, but with the way the light hit him as he leaned against the wall, he was breathtaking. His smooth skin practically glowed and his brown eyes sparkled with mischief. His short brown hair was expertly tousled without being messy or too put together. Really, all he was missing were pointed ears.

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