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Griffin’s grin returns, slower this time. “Archer’s sister, huh?”

I glance toward Wes, who’s too busy trying not to lose to Quinn to notice what’s happening.

“Careful, Griff,” I warn, lowering my voice. “Wes isveryprotective of her.”

Griffin’s grin just widens. “I love a challenge.”

Oh boy.

So, of course, Griffin strolls over, that easy confidence rolling off him in waves.

“Hi.” His grin is all charm. “I’m Griffin.”

Jane looks up from her phone, her expression polite but guarded.

“Jane,” she says softly, her lips curving into a small smile.

“I don’t think we’ve met before.” Griffin leans casually against the railing, but there’s nothing casual about the way his eyes are studying her.

“We haven’t.” Jane’s smile is sweet, but her eyes…

Her eyes are sharp.

Griffin’s good, but Jane?

She’s better.

“Librarian, right?” Griffin asks, clearly thinking he’s got her figured out.

“Yep.” Jane tilts her head, her tone innocent. “And you’re the guy who thinks he’s charming enough to get away with just about anything, aren’t you?”

Oh… damn.

Griffin blinks. “Excuse me?”

Jane’s smile doesn’t waver. “Did I get that wrong?”

For the first time in a long time…

Griffin Shaw looks speechless.

I like her already.

It doesn’t take long for big brother Wes to notice.

“Hey.” Wes’s tone is too casual as he steps up beside Jane, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looks at Griffin. “Everything okay over here?”

Griffin’s grin returns, but I see the way his jaw tightens ever so slightly.

“Just getting to know your sister, Archer.”

Wes’s eyes darken, his posture shifting into full-on protective-brother mode.

“Yeah?” His tone is even, but the warning is clear. “Maybe you should get to know someone else.”

Jane sighs, her eyes rolling slightly. “Wes…”

“Just looking out for you, Janie,” Wes says, his smile tight.