Page 60 of Two Chambered Heart

“Payton,” Jason said, taking in the woman leaning into him. “You still work here?”

“Mm-hmm,” she said, running her eyes over him. He had fucked her before—many times, actually. They shared a kink, which made them compatible. That and the fact that she was smoking hot—insane tits that looked even better trussed up in ropes, sly brown eyes, plush lips and long, dark hair. Payton looked like the kind of woman who had a secret, which only added to her physical allure. Unfortunately, she didn’t have any secrets from Jason, since he could hear her thoughts. And, as usual, that had been more than slightly annoying, a deal breaker.

If it wasn’t for all her overthinking, clingy and cunning, he would have seen her more. She didn’t outwardly act like that, and if Jason couldn’t hear her, he would have never believed it, but she was always plotting how to worm her way into his life in a more permanent way—in a way he didn’t want to entertain. So Jason kept her at arm's length, like he did with everyone he slept with.

Even though he felt no emotional attachment to her, he wondered how he would have felt about her if he couldn’t read her mind from the start. Because he couldn’t hear her thoughts now, and she was looking awfully appealing, standing there in that black dress.

They must have been eye-fucking each other, because Kayden spoke up. “We’re ready to order.”

Her eyes lingered on Jason for another beat before they moved over to Kayden. He was devilishly handsome in a white linen button-up, the first few buttons open to reveal his buff chest. She looked him up and down, oozing desire.

“I forgot how trippy it is that there’s two of you.” She didn’t even seem to notice Corey, who was staring daggers at Payton.

“I’m taken,” Kayden said, putting an arm over Corey’s shoulders. She stiffened. It was such a subtle straightening of her spine and tick in her jaw that Jason would have missed it if he hadn’t been watching for her exact reaction to Kayden’s bold claim.

It confused him. He figured she’d want Kayden to claim her openly. That’s what most girls wanted.

Kayden must have noticed her reaction too, because he pulled Corey closer to his side and whispered something into her ear. Jason couldn’t make out what he said, but she softened into him and bit her lip over a smile. Jason noticed her cheeks were a little sparkly over her freckles. She must have put on some face makeup, too.

“And you, Jason?” Payton said, pulling Jason’s attention away from Corey.

“And me, what?” Jason said.

“Are you taken, too?”

“Wouldn’t you like to know?”

A coy smile spread across her face. “Maybe you’ll tell me after dinner. Drinks?”

Jason was about to order a whiskey when Kayden said, “He’s just having water tonight.”

Jason huffed out a breath and rolled his eyes, but didn’t argue with his brother. He would never argue with Kayden in public. They had to present as a united front, always.

“Water is fine,” Jason repeated. “And the 12-ounce T-bone with a Caesar.”

“And for you, Kayden?”

“What do you want to eat, Little Fox? Perhaps a steak?” Kayden asked Corey, ignoring Payton’s attention.

“Perhaps not.” Corey grinned at him before looking at Payton with a smug smile. “I’ll have the porterhouse burger and Parmesan truffle fries.”

Jason couldn’t contain his bark of laughter.

Corey shot him a look. “What?”

“I knew you were going to order a burger. Only you would order a burger at a steak restaurant.” He had called her order only earlier that day, and there was a definite satisfaction at being right.

Corey was still smiling, but she stuck her tongue out at him. “Sue me, I like burgers.”

“Mind your tongue, Corey.” Jason’s words were low, laced with threat, but he was still smirking at her.

“I’ll have what Jason’s having,” Kayden said. “Make them both rare. And we’ll have two glasses of whatever Cab is open right now.”

“I’ll get all that put in for you,” Payton said, giving the twins another once-over before walking away, hips swaying in her tight black dress. Jason watched her ass move with her steps.

“You’ve fucked her.” Jason turned his attention to Corey, who was looking at him with visible agitation.

“I fuck whoever I want,” he replied. Was she getting possessive over him? She was looking at him with eyes like blue fire. “But don’t worry, sweetheart. Kayden hasn’t gotten in on the fun.”Sweetheart. He made the word drip with condescension this time.

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