Page 72 of Part of Me (The Seaside Chronicles 2)

Gannon let out an unamused laugh. “Don’t even try it, Brody. You were whistling when you walked in here.”

“So, is that a crime?”

“Look at his eyes. They’re spilling all his dirty little secrets.” Braxton folded his arms over his chest. “Who did you sleep with?”

I shook my head and dropped back against the booth. “Not that it’s any of your business, but my wife.”

Braxton and Gannon both grinned.

“Jesus, it’s about fucking time. Did you two talk first?” Braxton asked.

Gannon turned and looked at him. “You knew about Sutton and Brody, Brax?”

He scoffed. “Of course, I did.”

“And you didn’t beat his ass?”

It was my turn to let out a mirthless laugh. “He got one hit in, but only because I told him to.”

Braxton pointed at me. “That’s a lie. I believe I said I was going to have to hit you, just for my sister’s honor.”

Gannon slowly shook his head. “You asshole, you said the same thing to me.”

Braxton grinned. “I can’t help it if you both fell for it.”

“I think we should get a free punch at your face,” Gannon said.

“Don’t do that. He’s got such a pretty face,” Ruby said as she set down Gannon and Braxton’s drinks.

Gannon huffed.

Ruby looked around the table. “Ready to order?” After we gave her our orders, she nodded. “I’ll get you your drink first, Brody.”

“Thanks, Ruby.”

She turned on her heels and headed off.

“So, I take it things are going well with you and Sutton then?” Gannon asked.

I couldn’t keep from smiling. “Yeah, things are going good.”

My brother and Braxton both grinned.

“I’m glad,” Brax said. “You both deserve to find happiness. And just think, you won’t have to deal with planning some big wedding like Gannon has to.”

Gannon rolled his eyes. “You did luck out on that part.”

I shrugged. “We may plan a small wedding later. For now, though, we’ll just sit back and enjoy watching you and Addie stress out over yours.”

Braxton laughed.

My expression grew more serious. “Jack was back at the store yesterday, harassing Sutton. We found out he still had a key, so I had all the locks changed today.”

Braxton’s eyes went wide. “What the hell is wrong with that guy?”

I shrugged. “He’s a nut case.”

“Were you there when he showed up yesterday?” Brax asked.

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