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“I love you too, you cheeky shit. Stay out of trouble.”

“Never!” I called after her, making her laugh as she walked out the door.

I texted her all the information she’d need to get Blake’s sister, Kate, then I headed upstairs to the bathroom and had a quick shower, needing to wake myself up more. The coffee wasn’t doing anything for my energy levels.

By the time I wandered back down to the living room in a loose T-shirt and my favorite track pants, Ryder and Jett were there yelling at some shooting game, and Marla stormed past me with a comment about not being able to study with all the racket. She had a bag in her hand, so I figured she was heading to the library.

She spent a lot of time there.

“Can’t you do this shit at Jett’s place?” I demanded, crossing my arms. “Where’s Beckett?”

Jett glanced at me, giving me a wink. “Your brother and sister wanted some alone time to fuck all over the house. So I offered to give them space for the day.”

“Ugh, don’t call them that. It’s weird.” I shivered, not wanting the mental image of my two siblings banging each other. “You’re okay with them playing slap and tickle without you? Can’t you get your dick up anymore?”

“We can talk about my dick if you really want, but then I’ll think about your sister and get a boner. You’ve been warned,” he teased. “But I had alone time with her last week, so it’s fair.”

“When do you get alone time with Maddox then?” I taunted, but Ryder groaned, already sick of our bickering.

“Can you two shut the fuck up? I can’t focus when you’re talking.”

“Fine. I’m going to meet up with someone, but I’ll be back later,” I huffed, Ryder letting out a laugh.

“You mean Luna? She’s your only friend.”

“No. I never said they were a friend.”

“Are they hot?” he asked, suddenly losing interest in his game as he looked up at me, the corner of his lips curving into a slow smirk. “Can you put in a good word for me?”

“I’d never lie to my acquaintances.” I grinned. “Besides, some of the people I know would eat you alive, and not in a good way.”

“I’ve never had any complaints, thank you.” He snorted before glaring at me as I quirked an eyebrow.

“That’s because their complaints end up in my messages while they’re trying to fuck me instead so they actually get off.”

“Serves you right if you tongue fuck some chick after she’s been in my bed.” He scowled, making me gag at the thought.

“You’re gross and I’m never speaking to you again.”

“Love you too,” he replied as he blew me a kiss, turning back to his game and letting me leave in peace.

I texted Blake and told her to meet me at Harley’s Bar for lunch, then I started my Corvette and headed to the gas station for gas and cigarettes, making sure my bat was on the floor of the passenger seat.

The bar was quiet, but that wasn’t unusual for a Sunday. Most people were still hungover from the night before, and anyone wanting food usually went to the diner at the other end of town.

The best burgers were definitely at the bar though.

Harley gave me a blank look as I walked towards him, his voice dry. “You have to stop hanging around here. You’re going to get me in trouble.”

“I’m not here to get drunk, and Mom won’t let them hurt you,” I said as I fluttered my lashes innocently, leaning against the bar with my elbows. “Can I have two of your burgers and fries, and two cokes?”

“You having lunch with Luna?”

“No. I’m meeting someone else.” I scoffed, my nose scrunching with irritation as my muscles tensed. “Why does everyone think I only hang out with Luna?”

“Usually, you do. Got a hot date?” He smirked, writing down my order. “She must be a really special woman if you like her enough to take her on a date.”

I rolled my eyes, not surprised by his comment. “It’snota date. I have important things to discuss with someone I know. But yeah, she’s hot,” I added at the end with a small smile. I’d fuck the hell out of Blake if I knew she’d be into it.