Page 84 of Cold and Broken (The Titans of Founder's Ridge 1)

“What the fuck?” I hear Connor growl as I come to consciousness.

There’s insane amounts of heat coming off the bodies that are book ending me. I open one eye and recognize Z’s chest then I roll over and come face to face with Lev’s dark blue eyes. They’re crinkled in mirth as he tries not to laugh out loud at Connor’s possessive freak out. He wraps his arm over me and pulls me closer.

Z partially sits up, groggily coming to and mumbles good morning to Connor.

“Hey, Con.” I pop my head up to see over Lev’s shoulder. “I came in here to spend some time with Z before he leaves.”

“Don’t ‘hey Con’ me.” He glares at the three of us in bed.

Lev rolls over and pulls the covers down, “come join the cuddle puddle, man.”

“Levi get your hands off my girlfriend.”

“It’s not my hands-” Levi makes an oomph sound, “ouch.”

“If you value your balls you won’t fucking finish that sentence,” Connor says from the side of the bed. “Come help me with breakfast.”

“Chill,” Levi laughs after giving me a squeeze. “I’m coming.”

“You came back in here smelling like another guy again this morning,” Z snuggles against me.

“Yeah, well, deal with it.” I roll over so I can face him. “I’m sorry that I’ve been with him the past two nights and not hanging with you.”

“Don’t worry about it, Lil. I’d pick sex with my hot boyfriend over you, too.” He teases with no hurt evident in his voice. “I told Connor I was gay last night. You should have seen his face.” He chuckles. “It went from that hard glare he has as a default setting to surprise to this look of total relief. It was great.”

“I guess that explains why he wasn’t all growly when we were dancing last night.”

“Yup.”

“Give your honest opinion on everything now that you’ve spent so much time with us.”

“I was worried at first. He can be a huge dick.”

“Obviously.”

“But he’s only been good to you in front of me. He’s made an effort to get to know me. We even exchanged numbers. For now I approve but if he makes you one cry one tear I’ll tear him apart.”

“I love you, Z.”I snuggle up against him. “But your morning breathe reeks.”

“Deal with it.” He holds me down and blows in my face.

“Let’s go see what everyone else is doing. What time does your flight leave?”

“I changed it so I leave out of JFK this afternoon.” He pulls a shirt on before following me out into the living room.

Griff is sitting on the edge of the couch grumbling at the TV under his breath and furiously texting someone. I look over at Levi with raised eyebrows.

“Griff’s pissed about the new morning news anchor,” Levi explains.

“NNC is owned by Griff’s family,” I explain when I notice Z’s confused face.

“No shit.” Z looks impressed and I realize he probably has no idea who he’s spent the weekend with. He knows about the Volkovs because of dad working for them and us living on their property.

“Levi’s family owns Marsh Bank and Finance. They’re all a bunch of rich assholes,” I joke.

“I’m not,” Ivy says as she walks in. “My dad is just a lowly corporate attorney.”

“Shut up, Ives. You’re part of the Marsh family. Dad would probably rather give you my position than he would me.” Levi rolls his eyes. He’s about to say something else when Connor walks in carrying bags of bagels.

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