Page 80 of Need Me
“You’re right. Simon’s a good father and he deserves a second chance,” Brooke said. “We all do. EvenBrenda.”
Robert chuckled at her sarcastic tone. “Now, now. Put your claws away,Kitty.”
“I’m sorry, but I can hardly stand being in the same room with her. The only thing I like about her is the way she tormentsTyler.”
It seemed like Ty had a new nemesis in Chase’s sister, which made for some hilarious moments as Chase tried to calm the turbulent waters between them. Forgetting that, Robert said, “Well, Super Nurse, are you ready to gohome?”
“I am. To which home are wegoing?”
“Well, I have to feed all theanimals…”
“And I have to feedBuster.”
“Any further thoughts on moving in withme?”
They’d already exchanged keys, but it seemed ridiculous to continue living in separate homes when they were together almost everynight.
She nodded sagely. “I’ve had some further thoughts on thematter.”
“Did these thoughts lead to anyconclusions?”
“Well, I’ve consulted with Sir Buster on the matter, and we’ve concluded that he’d have plenty of company when we’re at work and some wide-open spaces to roam, so moving to your little farm would be acceptable,” Brookereplied.
Robert fought back a triumphant yell. “You don’t say? I’m glad he approves of my humbleabode.”
As they said their goodbyes and headed off, they were excited about the prospect of moving to the next phase of their relationship. Living together seemed like a good, solid step up from the foothold they already restedon.
They wanted their love to be the kind built on a strong foundation, the kind that would endure and see them through both good and bad times. It might not be exciting enough for some people, but for Brooke and Robert, it was just what they wanted andneeded.
Simon triedto relax at the party for the triplet’s homecoming. He’d only been invited because it was his day with Hayley. His muscles pulled tight and his stomach knotted. It wasn’t Tyler or the cold reception he was getting, what hurt was it reminded him he’d not been there when Hayley wasborn.
He’d not been there for most of herlife.
He sipped from his beer bottle and tried to ignore the pain of guilt lodged deep in hischest.
He needed a distraction and soon he found one. He couldn’t keep his eyes off Brenda. She was a Pit-bull in the disguise of a beautiful, sleek Husky. She bristled, and he was pretty sure she would bite, but he had wanted to run his hands over her, soothing the pain and anger that radiated from her, the minute she’d walked into Chase’s house. He understood the signs of a woman in the throes of self-hatred. He’d been there, done that, and survived the fall out—just.
The fact Brenda was Chase’s sister made his instant attraction, and driving need to ease her pain, a very bad idea. His daughter, Hayley’s uncle and current guardian, was Chase’s best friend and Tyler would use and do anything to keep Simon away from hisdaughter.
Fooling around with Chase’s sister would not be a smartmove.
And he’d do nothing to jeopardize his plan to get Hayley back in his life. She was his daughter and he had a lot of time and mistakes to make upfor.
So why were his feet making a beeline toward the sexy and gut wrenchingly desirableBrenda?
The End
