Page 40 of Theodore

Nikolas leaned forward to pick up his drink, wincing as he stretched his arm out. It had been a few months since the accident, and he has recovered amazingly. Something to do with the nurse he was now seeing, I suspected.

“What? We’re seeing each other.” I shrugged as Nikolas grinned.

“De Luca and my sister. It took you long enough. Perfect for each other from the day you met,” Nikolas declared as he leaned back against the sofa.

Zane wandered in, perching on the arm of the sofa, his eyes landing on me.

“I’m still not sure he’s gonna be husband material.” Zane huffed as I rolled my eyes.

“It’s notquiteat that stage yet,” I said, pushing the half-eaten bowl away from me.

Zane lifted an eyebrow as the doorbell sounded, the chimes making me jump.

“Do you want me to get that?” Zane smirked as I jumped up, racing him to the door.

I pulled it open before he did, but not before he gripped me in a headlock.

“De Luca,” Zane drawled as I squirmed beneath his grip. “Calmdown, Hannah.”

Zane released me, my luminous face red as I gasped for breath.

“You’re adick. You’re toooldto be fighting me,” I snapped at Zane.

I turned to see Theo leaning against the doorway, his green eyes running over me appreciatively.

The rain had soaked his hair, and he pushed his hand through it as he stepped close to me.

“Baby,” Theo greeted me softly, his voice instantly relaxing me.

“De Luca.” I breathed, attempting to sort my appearance out. It was a fruitless exercise, my hair now resembling a bird’s nest.

Thanks, Zane.

“Nikolas. How are you, dude? Looking well.”

Theo strode into the room.

Nikolas stood to greet him, clapping him on the back.

“It’s all thanks to my good lady.” Nikolas chuckled.

Theo smiled in response. “Amy, right?” he checked, glancing over at me for confirmation.

My heart skipped a beat when he gazed at me a little longer than he should’ve, smirking before he turned back to my brother. I bit my lip as I smiled to myself before meeting Zane’s eyes. He was watching me with a mixture of apprehension and suspicion, and I averted my eyes.

“So, is Amy coming soon?” I cleared my throat awkwardly.

“She’s at work. She’s coming after, though.” Nikolas replied.

I was so glad Nikolas had asked Amy out. He had done it in true romantic fashion, with flowers and a reservation at the finest restaurant in town. Amy immediately accepted, and the pair had been inseparable since.

“So, it looks like it’s just Ryan that’s single,” Nikolas said, as my eyes whipped up to Zane's.

“What?” I demanded as he shrugged, avoiding my gaze.

“Ah, Zane hasn’t told you? He’s met someone.”

I stared at my brothers in disbelief, and they exchanged a look.