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“I’m not. It’s just weird to be alone with you and in a bed.”
“Well, get over it because we’ll be staying in Old Europe for a year.”
Indiana moved a little closer and it made his upper arm touch my shoulder. For a moment we lay in silence staring up at the ceiling.
“Promise that you won’t tell your dad about this,” Indiana muttered low.
“I promise.”
Turning our heads at the same time, we locked eyes.
“Let’s make a pact.” I held up my hand. “What happens in Old Europe, stays in Old Europe. We won’t tell on each other.”
Indiana lowered his brow. “Deal!”
CHAPTER2
Lesson
Indiana
My first night sleeping next to Aubri was difficult.
I was concerned that I might turn in my sleep and touch her without knowing.
At least ten times, unknown noises in the apartment woke me up with my instinct to protect her activated.
Each time I woke up, my young grasshopper was sleeping like a blissful angel next to me.
When she finally woke up at seven, she stretched and yawned. “Good morning, big guy.”
“Morning. Did you sleep well?”
Aubri turned on her side and smiled. “I did. Except for when you woke me up.”
My eyebrows flew up. “I woke you up?”
“Yeah. You were talking in your sleep.”
As I feared the worst, my heart picked up speed. “What did I say?”
“I think you had an erotic dream, because you were moaning.”
“You’re lying.” My cheeks felt flaming hot all of a sudden.
Aubri laughed and pushed her long red hair back. “Here’s what you sounded like.” Closing her eyes, she was half laughing and half moaning. “Oh, yes, tickle me there, mmm... yes, I've been a bad boy, I deserve a spanking.”
Sitting up, I threw my pillow on top of her face to make her stop.
Removing it, she laughed even louder. "Okay, you didn't ask for a spanking but you were moaning. Who were you dreaming of, Indy? Come on, you can tell me. Was it Sparrow? I know you have a thing for Sparrow.”
“I don’t. She’s like a sister to me.”
“I bet Archer and Kya would love to have you as their son-in-law. You think she’s beautiful, admit it.”
Getting out of bed, I shook my head. “Everyone can see Sparrow is beautiful but that doesn’t mean I have sexual fantasies about her.”
“What about me? Do you have sexual fantasies about me?” Aubri was still laughing.
