Page 23 of One Little Kiss

Colton: Do you believe in love at first sight?

Lochlan: Shite, it’s four in the fucking morning.

Lochlan: Why are you up and not resting that pretty boy face in my hotel?

Lochlan: (Eye roll emoji) I don’t bloody know, mate. I guess anything is possible. Why? Are you wankered?

Colton: You’re more American than British at this point, arsehole. Use words I don’t have to look up. Wankered? No, I’m not wasted. I’m asking because you’ll give me less shit than my brothers. Don’t make me regret this.

Lochlan: Can’t help it, MAN. This is what happens when you wake me in the middle of the fecking night.

Lochlan: Who is this girl that has you staying up all night in a dirty airport?

Colton: Winnie. We’re speed dating.

Colton: Well, we were until she fell asleep on me watching a movie.

Lochlan: If you’re being a wanker while she sleeps, we cannot be friends anymore.

Colton: Fuck off. You’re no longer my best friend.

What an asshole. In fact … let’s make it official.

Colton: You’re officially listed as Cack on my phone.

Cack: You’re calling me a shite, mate? Seriously? What kind of voodoo magic does this girl have?

Colton: Picture sent.

As soon as I send the picture, I wish I could take it back. Winnie is asleep on my chest, but you can only see the side of her face. Her curls are a wild mess framing her delicate features. I hate I shared this moment with anyone.

She’s mine.

Cack: You’re good and well fucked.

Cack:My dad married Nova’s mom after three days. He still contends that she was the love of his life. Anything’s possible.

Cack: My advice is to see where it goes. Don’t do your normal Pan shite if you like her. You’re more than you let people see.

Colton: Fine. I’ll change your name back.

Lochlan: Thanks, mate. Good luck.

Colton: There’s room in the villa if you change your mind. Punta Mita? A wedding? How can you turn it down?

Lochlan: You know how I feel about weddings. And unlike you, I don’t have a bunch of brothers to lean on. I actually have to work for a living.

Colton: You’ve always got the Westbrooks.

Lochlan: Appreciate that. Get some sleep. Keep me posted on the girl.

Colton: Winnie.

Lochlan: Right. You’re fucked. Have fun with that, Pan.

Colton: (Middle finger emoji)

Lochlan: (Kissing face emoji)