Page 54 of The Weekend Proposition (The Cannon Brothers 1)

Andrew shut the door and nodded at Coda. She could tell from his expression that he knew she and Spencer were arguing.

She waved goodbye and watched as they pulled away. Her heart felt heavy and her stomach nauseous. All because of the stupid little piece of paper she held in her hand. The money she had agreed to take in the first place. The same money that led her to Spencer.

Chapter 12

Spencer punched thebag with everything he had, causing Tyler to stumble back from the force.

“Are you going to hold it still?” he yelled. “Or do I need someone else to train with me this morning?”

“What the hell is your problem?” His brother held the bag steady. “It’s bad enough you pulled me out of bed while it was still dark outside to meet you here. Now you’re beating the shit out of me through this bag.”

“I don’t have a problem.” He set up for a round kick, spun around, and slammed his foot into the bag.

Tyler let go and fell back. “Christ!”

Spencer shrugged. “What?”

“I’ve had enough.” He held up his hands.

“Do you want to spar instead?” Spencer pointed to the ring.

“No fuckin’ way.” Tyler got up off the gym floor. “You’ll probably end up breaking my ribs with the mood you’re in.”

“I’m not in a mood.” Spencer chugged his water. He hadn’t slept all night. Coda had been on his mind. He replayed every minute of the time they had spent together, including their unpleasant goodbye.

“What happened with Coda?”

“Nothing.”

“Bullshit.”

“What? I paid her for her services and we left it at that.”

“Ah, man. That’s cold.” His brother shot him a disgusted glance. “You don’t mean that.”

“You don’t know anything,” Spencer hissed. “Mind your business.”

“I know you like her more than you thought you would. I know she was more than a decoy. I know she likes you. She told me.”

Spencer didn’t want to hear about the weekend. He had enough reminders.

“See, I know a lot. I also know you screwed up.”

“Yeah, I did.” He ran his hand through his hair. “I don’t know how to fix it.”

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