Page 49 of Morsel

“You’re falling for the man you abducted,” he says. He strokes my cheek.

“I am,” I say. I don’t argue about the details this time.

Oscar smiles, and then he kisses me. His mouth covers mine, and our tongues fight for dominance in this moment.

“I need you,” I say, pulling back.

“I need you more, pet.”

“You’re everything to me,” I admit. It’s only been a few days, but I’m falling.

Hard.

“You’re the sweetest morsel,” he says, and then he kisses me.

And kisses me.

And kisses me.

26

Oscar

“I’m very aware that this is a terrible idea, but I want to talk to Craig.”

Phoenix, Alex, and Ryan all stare at me.

“Do you think this is a good idea?” Alex asks Dolly.

“No,” she says.

“And yet you’re letting him do it,” Ryan says.

“Um, I’m sorry. Am I his keeper?” Dolly frowns.

I smile. I love how feisty she is. She’s not afraid to stand up to my brothers even when they’re being intimidating. I really, really love this.

Phoenix nods. Looks like he respects her, too. He turns to me.

“What’s your plan?”

“Dolly has been texting him,” I say.

“What the fuck? You started the plan without us?” Ryan asks.

“I’m sorry, I thought you were at a shareholders meeting today,” I say dryly.

“You know I fucking hate those meetings,” Ryan says. “I only went because you’re such a fucking flake that you couldn’t go.”

“You know me,” I shrug.

“Are you two done?” Dolly asks. She holds up her phone. “Craig and I are going to meet in thirty minutes. He doesn’t know Oscar is coming with me, but Craig is sneaky. We’re planning to meet at the Blue Ox Cafe, but I guarantee he’s going to try to pull something weird.”

“Why did you say you wanted to meet?” Phoenix asks.

“I told him I had gotten away from Oscar. I said I had some new information that might help Craig get whatever revenge he’s after.”

“Are you sure this is a good idea?” Alex asks. “I mean, we don’t really know your brother.”

---