Page 3 of Forbidden Harmony

“I’m not,” Addison said.

“You are.”

“Just thinking about, uh, my night ofcasual sex,” Addison said.

“Anyone in particular you want to sleepwith?” Kira said.

“No.” Addison took a quick glance atGrace. The curvy hygienist’s face wore a neutral expression, but she knew damnwell what Grace was thinking. Grace was way too perceptive, and she already suspectedthat Addie had a crush on Preacher.

Her face flushed again. God, she would becrushing on the exact wrong man for her. She and Preacher had zero in common.

You don’t need to have anything in commonto fuck him, Addie.

She cringed at her inner crudeness, but itdid make a valid point. Casual sex wasn’t about a connection with someone, itwas about fulfilling a need. But regardless, Preacher was not the man for her.

“You’re still blushing,” Kira said. “Ifyou don’t want to do this, you don’t -”

“I want to,” Addison said. “In fact, Danielmentioned the other day that a few of the firefighters will be at the ThirstyBeaver tomorrow night watching the baseball game.”

Kira clapped her hands. “Banging a hunky firefighteris totally the right call. Oh shit! I’m going to Willington tomorrow nightwith Connor to have dinner with his parents. Damn.”

“Willington, ugh.” Grace pretended to spiton the floor.

Kira laughed. “Hey, it’s not my fault myboyfriend is from Willington. You’re the one who set me up with your boss,Grace.”

“You’re welcome,” Grace said before raisingher beer bottle in Kira’s direction.

Addie smiled a little. Her two best friendswere happier than she’d ever seen them. After over a decade of crushing on Addie’solder brother, Daniel, Kira finally tried to make him jealous by faking a relationshipwith Grace’s boss, Connor, a handsome dentist who’d moved here from their rivaltown of Willington. It didn’t take long before Kira and Connor fell in love forreal.

“Shit, what time is it?” Grace glanced ather watch. “I told Gideon I’d be home by seven.”

“You really gonna let my big brother tellyou what to do?” Kira said with a grin. “I know he’s the sheriff, but it’snot like he’ll arrest you for being a few minutes late.”

Grace laughed. “Nope, but he might give myburger to Tank.”

Addison smiled at her. “Have I told youhow happy it makes me to see you so happy, Gracie?”

“Thanks, Addie,” Grace said. “Gideon’s thebest thing that ever happened to me and I still can’t believe that we’re finallytogether. The other night in bed, he -”

“Ew!” Kira said. “No sex talk, Grace. I’msuper glad you and my brother are together, but I don’t want to hear anythingabout your sex life.”

Gracie laughed. “Iknow. It wasn’tabout sex, you dork. Anyway, Gideon’s working tomorrow night, so I’ll go withyou to the Beav, Addison.”

“You don’t have to,” Addie said.

“I want to.” Grace stood and finished offthe last of her beer before leaning over and kissing Addison’s forehead. “I’llmeet you there around seven, okay?”

“Okay, thanks, Gracie.”

“Don’t mention it.” Grace held up her armand pointed to the friendship bracelets that were wrapped around it. “We’rebesties, remember?”

Addison laughed. “I love you guys for wearingthe silly bracelets I made.”

“They’re not silly,” Kira said. “I lovethem and you’re mad talented. Connor and Gideon are still wearing theirs too.Hell, even Preacher still has his wrapped around his wrist.”

“He does?” Addie said.

Shit, did she sound weird? She soundedweird.

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