Page 23 of Falling for Them

“Elizabeth!” I turned to her, my hands on my hips to find her hugging one of her precious cups to her chest. “Give it here.”

She stuck out her bottom lip in the most adorable pout. “What are you going to do?”

I held out my hand and made agive it heremotion. “See if it even fits on the shelf.”

She reluctantly handed it over. “If they don’t fit, I was thinking that I could get a shelving unit or one of those hutch things for the dining area... if you don’t mind.”

“It’s your place. I don’t mind, though.” I slid the tumbler that had a picture of a chicken onto the shelf. “They’ll fit, but it won’t leave any room for normal glasses.”

“I can put the book related ones on my bookshelves. Hand me the chicken one back.” She started to sort her cups.

“The chicken one is from a book? Please don’t tell me some hot man with a big dick shifts into a chicken... or rooster.” I started grabbing the ones closest to me to put away.

“That would be hilarious.” She started giggling and then couldn’t stop. “Cock a doodle doo!” she crowed.

“What in the world is going on in here?” Ryker came into view from the entryway, Paige, Luca, and Garrett right behind him.

“Just Libby discussing cocks as usual.” I tried to keep a straight face and failed.

“I’m always up for a good cock discussion.” Luca grabbed one of the tumblers and examined it. “Imagine if this was someone’s cock.”

“Please don’t.” Ryker put a bag on the counter along with one Paige had been carrying before he hugged Libby. “Welcome home, sis.”

Luca ran a hand over the island like he was caressing it. “A lot of memories are in this condo.” He gave the counter a quick pat.

“Do I even want to know what that was for?” I’d worked with these four for almost a year now and knew more about their sex lives than I should have.

“Nope. That’s between me, Paige, and the counter.” Luca smirked and picked up the tit mug. “I’m surprised Leo kept this.”

“Maybe you can take it up to him.” I didn’t like the look Luca, Garrett, and Ryker exchanged. “What?”

“You didn’t tell her?” Paige gave Ryker a look and sighed when he looked confused. “Typical man. You didn’t tell her about Leo staying longer?”

“Oh!” Ryker’s face held a mix of apology and resignation. “So, about Leo... his place isn’t ready yet. The flooring was delayed.”

Libby’s reaction was subtle but noticeable with a slight tightening of her shoulders and a quick flash of discomfort in her eyes. “Delayed? How long are we talking?”

“A couple of weeks. He said the flooring is on a container from Italy. Honestly, I didn’t think it would matter much since he’s in the guest room.” Ryker shrugged like it was no big deal that he’d given permission to a man to stay with his sister.

“But can’t he live there with no floors? The bedroom doesn’t have flooring?” I crossed my arms. This wasn’t ideal. Not for Libby and not for me. Especially not now that she’d kissed him.

“He had heated floors installed, so the entire place has wires everywhere.” Luca opened one of the bags they’d brought. “My brother isn’t home very much anyway.”

“Can’t he go stay in your hotel, or with your parents... or you?” I didn’t like the idea of Leo being here alone with Libby.

Luca shrugged. “I mean, he could, but he has stuff here already. It should only be a few more weeks. Is that okay?”

Libby forced a smile. “I guess it’s not the end of the world. It’s temporary, right?”

I cleared my throat. “Actually, that’s not going to work.” All eyes were suddenly on me. “I’m moving in. Tomorrow.”

Libby’s eyes widened, but she quickly caught on and started nodding. “The room Leo is in is Ethan’s.”

“Yeah!” I was a bit more excited about kicking Leo out than necessary. “One of you will need to call him to come get his stuff.”

Ryker narrowed his eyes at me. “You told me you weren’t moving for a few months because you couldn’t find anyone to sublease.”

“My roommate threatened me.” It wasn’t a complete lie. He said he was going to shove my Swiffer up my ass if I bothered him one more time about sharing dusting duties.

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