Page 45 of Coming Home

Leah, on the other hand, stands with one hand resting on her hip and the other at her side. She focuses all her attention on Nicole. “Everything okay between you two?”

Nicole nods and smiles. “Perfect.”

“Good.” Leah’s smile mirrors that of Nicole’s. She backhands both of us in the stomach, steps forward, and puts her arms around Nicole and Lucas.

Lucas stands still and stares at us to gauge our reaction. We shrug, turn on our heels, and head into the living room.

Leah says, “Women run the world. You don’t need to worry about them anymore. If Nic is happy, and I’m happy, you’re golden.”

“Good.” He clears his throat. “Not that I was scared or anything. Your brother punches like a girl.”

“Screw you,” I call from the living room. “Just because you’re a doctor doesn’t mean I won’t kick your ass. Besides, I wasn’t trying to hurt you. By that point, it was clear you cared about Nic.”

“He does hit like a girl,” Leah calls out in a singsong voice.

“Kiss my ass, Leah. Why don’t you go into the kitchen and cook us some dinner?” I dig my cellphone out of my pocket.

“Bite me.”

Natalie: When will you be home?

Seeing her call the house I’ve lived in for years her home, pleases me more than anything. Well, more than anything that isn’t physical. She knows plenty of things that satisfy me.

Me: It shouldn’t be long. I think Nic and Lucas have worked everything out.

Natalie: Wonderful. I’m so happy for you. Don’t keep me waiting too long. I got something I think you’re going to like.

My heart skips a beat. What did she get?

Me: Whips? Chains? A swing?

Natalie: Maybe a swing and some restraints.

Holy fuck. My cock twitches, and I fall into the oversized recliner. Lord, she’s going to kill me. I might drive off the highway on the way home from lack of oxygen in my brain as it’s all settled in my crotch.

Leah leads them into the living room. “Take a seat and let’s get to know each other better.”

Lucas sits next to Nicole but leaves a few inches between them. It’s clear that even though they’ve had sex in the house, he doesn’t want to be any more disrespectful.

“Fuck.” Aaron cringed and stared at the ceiling. “I think we heard enough to know them intimately.”

Leah slides into the sofa next to Aaron and elbows him. “If he opened his windows, he would probably be able to hear us.”

Aaron throws his arm over Leah’s shoulders and pulls her to his side. “True.”

Fuck. “Can we talk about something else besides sex? I’m feeling like a third wheel.”

Even though Natalie has been living with me for the last couple of weeks, I’ve not told my siblings we’re together. I’m not ashamed of her. I’m saving her from the shitshow of my family. Once they get their claws in her, we won’t have any time together. They’ll be talking non-stop about babies, weddings, and girl’s nights out.

“Quit being cranky. Just because you aren’t getting any.” Leah grabs Aaron’s hand and laces her fingers through his.

“Oh, I question whether he’s not getting any.” Nicole inched closer to Lucas until their legs were touching. “Trey was at the hospital seeing Natalie Westbrook when I passed out.”

My jaw tightens, and I shove off the sofa. “I’ve got to go.”

“Trey and Natalie sitting in a tree. K.I.S.S.I.N.G.,” Nicole sings while bobbing her head back and forth.

“Motherfuckers are so fucking immature.” I glare at them and roll my neck. Once my neck pops, I grab my jacket off the back of the sofa and sling it over his shoulder. “You guys suck.” I walk to the doorway, turn around, and flip them off. “Later.”

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