Page 59 of What Happens In Vegas

‘One brother refused. He rebelled and set out to create hisown fortune in a very unorthodox way. The other brother did as was expected. But the burden of being responsible for the family is a heavy one, and it weighed on his mind. He was respected, successful and powerful, but he never knew who he could trust and always suspected those around him of wanting something.

‘Each year, the brothers would meet up anywhere they could in the world. The brotherin the family business supported his brother in everything he did, but he never gave up on the idea that his brother would join the company. But the rebellious brother continued to refuse, not wanting to be hemmed in by corporate life and the trappings of a wealthy lifestyle, still determined to make his own way in life. But then he met a girl.A girl who, in a very short space of time, turnedhis world upside down.’

‘She did?’ Bonni’s voice was soft and slurry.

‘Yes, she did. So now the rebellious brother is thinking of changing his ways. Doing something that he’s never wanted to do in order to be with his lady.’

‘That’s sweet. But he should be who he wants to be,’ she murmured against his chest.

That floored him. It was clear by now that Bonni had no filter when she drank, soshe meant it. That was the innocent opinion of a drunk and nearly asleep woman. The insight was powerful, and he realized he didn’t really know what to do.

But maybe the question was who did he want to be? Quinn the elite poker player? Or Quinn, Bonni’s man? It was a question for the morning.

‘Shush, baby, it’s time to sleep.’ Quinn fixed the covers, making sure she was tucked in and cozy. Soonhe heard her breathing become deep and steady. It lulled him, and he drifted off, with Bonni safe in his arms.