Page 87 of Flirting With Forever

“Thanks. Now can I get a hug before I leave, or would your entourage have something to say about that?” Noah opened his arms slightly.

Sloane pulled away and stepped forward to hug her brother, who dropped a kiss atop her head. “Be happy, Sloane. And if he ever hurts you, you’d better let me know.”

The last of Noah’s words were said while staring hard at Gage, and he dipped his chin in acknowledgement of the words. If it were Isla, he’d feel the same way, so he couldn’t argue with Noah’s concern.

“I hope you’ll find someone, so you’ll be happy too,” she said to him.

“We’ll see. Until then I’ll let you get back to your party. Gage,” Noah said. “You’d better treat her right.”

“I will.” That was a promise he’d keep. People were precious. Love even more so.

And his Merida?

If she was brave enough to take on her father, the mob, and him with all his control issues, he’d grovel anytime he had to. Some women were worth it.

And she was definitely one of them.