Page 131 of Ethan's Sky

A rhythmic beeping has us both stilling. Ethan jumps up, grabbing his sweatpants off the floor and throwing them on.

“Stay here. I’ll handle it.”

“Handle what? Ethan?” He’s halfway down the hall and I’m rushing to throw on his t-shirt from the bag he left by the bed.

“What the hell are you doing here? I thought we agreed you’d take a step back?” I hear Ethan grunt at whoever’s here.

“I did take a step back.” I immediately relax when I realize who it is. “I gave you enough time to fuck some sense into her. Then I figured I’d show up this morning in case you and your dick weren’t convincing enough to seal the deal. Being herbestieand all, I figured I’d check on her and you know, help a brother out.” Cash says, not sounding the least bit concerned for his life. Although, if he knew Ethan, he would be. That vein pulsing in his forehead is a sure sign he’s about to lose his shit.

Stepping out of the hallway, I walk to Cash and shove him back a few steps, out of Ethan’s reach.

“Admit it. You were dropped as a child, weren’t you?” Cash smiles at me. It’s hisI’m-gonna-stir-shit-grin.I shake my head, hoping he’ll heed my silent warning.

I get my answer when he leans in kissing my forehead and pulling me into a tight hug.

Ethan growls from behind me. Pushing off his chest, I step back out of Cash’s arms and Ethan swiftly entwines his fingers with mine pulling my back to his front. Our joined hands rest on my stomach, a sign of possession.

“Do you want to pee on my leg too?” Ethan spins me, scowling, and slaps my ass. The same ass that isn’t wearing any panties under his t-shirt.

“Mmmm.” The sound comes from Cash catches Ethan’s glare.

This idiot has a death wish.

I lean into Ethan’s ear and whisper, “I’m naked under this shirt and I’m pretty sure your caveman display just flashed my ass at Cash.”

Ethan groans, releasing me he growls at me, “Go put some fucking clothes on.Now.”

“Hey! It’s not my fault he came over and interrupted our morning. I was coming to see who was here. You’re the one who left me naked on the bed.”

Cash laughs. “She has a point. You didn’t have to come out here. I would’ve waited for you to finish whatever you two were doing.”

I spin and face Cash. The t-shirt spinning with me. “No, you wouldn’t, you lying ass. You would’ve walked in on us just to piss Ethan off even more.”

“I would’ve shot his ass if he had.” Ethan grumbles.

Spinning back to Ethan. “There will be no shooting of my friends!” I emphasize my exhaustion by throwing my hands up, because seriously, what is wrong with these men in my life?

Cash clears his throat, but the smile breaking on his face makes me leery.

“As for you,” I say, jabbing my finger into Cash’s chest, “Stop riling him up. He doesn’t need you to soften me up for him, and I don’t need you to come in here trying to protect me from his bullish behavior. I’m a grown ass woman. I can handle myself. If I didn’t want him to fuck me senseless, I wouldn’t let him! You know damn well if I thought he deserved it, I’d beat the breaks off him and call you to clean up the mess!”

“Skyler!”Ethan shouts. That vein in his head really does look like it could pop. “Clothes. Now.”

“Maybe pound your chest next time so we get the full effect.” I respond, making my irritation clear.

“Smartass.” Ethan lunges, about to grab me. I yelp and I take off down the hall, Cash’s laughter fading behind me.

“Don’t come back out here until you’ve covered every inch of that body!”

Yeah, not happening.

It’s my turn to laugh.

Reaching into my closet, I find an old lavender sundress.The sundress.The one I wore the night Ethan took my virginity and made me his. Searching my dresser drawer, I find a lavender lace thong I’m looking for.

I head into the bathroom and get a quick shower, not trusting those two not to destroy the house or try to kill each other. I make quick work of brushing my teeth and pulling my hair up into a high ponytail.

I drag the dress over my head and smile when I find it still fits. It’s a little tighter in some areas, but that means I’ll have Ethan’s full attention.

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