Page 178 of False God

“I would like that,” he responds, which is a surprise.

I was expecting a kind but firmno. He and Dad don’t really spend extended time together, alone.

I glance at Charlie, talking with my brothers again, and this time, Grandpa follows my gaze.

My parents are busy trying to keep their spoiled dogs off the furniture.

“I had the chef prepare all your favorites tonight. Seems like this will be our last family dinner for a while.”

“It’s only three months, Grandpa.”

He smiles, and it’s a bittersweet one. “I wasn’t talking about your time in Ireland. Even after that project ends, it seems like you’ll have a new home.”

I blush. “I know it’s not—we haven’t been dating for very long, so …”

I’m expecting some caution. A reminder to not grow up too fast or not to get too attached to a new relationship.

Grandpa’s smile is sentimental. “I knew your grandmother wasthe onethe day I met her. Based on how many times you’ve looked at that boy in the last minute, you feel the same way.”

I peek at Charlie again, catching him staring at me this time.

He winks when our eyes make contact, and it sets off a flurry of butterflies in my stomach.

I know him.

I love him.

But I still get giddy when he looks at me.

“Yeah,” I tell Grandpa, “I do.”

EPILOGUE

Lili’s wide awake, staring at the ceiling with headphones on, when my eyes open.

She smiles when she sees I’m conscious, slipping the headphones off. I catch the distant drone of the narrator’s voice before she tosses the headphones away. “Morning.”

“Morning.” I roll so I’m hovering over her, planting a kiss on the hollow of her throat. “You’re up early.”

Lili moans softly as my mouth moves lower, her chest lifting and her hands sliding into my hair.

“What were you listening to?” I ask, playing with the strap of the nightgown she’s wearing. I swear she buys these just to drive me insane. They don’t really cover anything, and they definitely don’t keep her warm.

My hand slides lower, cupping the heavy weight of her breast.

Lili gasps. “Honestly? Can’t remember.”

I chuckle. “Sounds riveting.”

“Charlie.”

“Yeah?” I’m distracted, more focused on sliding my hand down her side and then bunching up her lacy slip.

“My parents.” Gasp. “Your grandmother.” Sigh. “Chloe and Theo.” Groan. “My brothers.” Pant. “Your sister.”

I’m already sinking inside of her. “Can’t you be quiet, love?”

Lili glowers at my smirk. Because we both know she’s never ever quiet. Very vocal about her love of my cock actually.

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