Page 59 of Deal Takers

He digs into his front pocket, then places it in my hand. “Don’t worry, I made myself a copy before I came here.”

“What?!”

He laughs. “Relax. I’m just fucking with you. On a side note, have I mentioned how great your tits look in scrubs lately?”

I bump his shoulder and take another sip. “You’re an ass.”

“I hear that a lot.”

I smirk. “I’m sure you do.”

He pinches the ticklish spot above my knee. “So…you want to come over to my place tonight for some more shitty sleep? I can pick up some dinner from Charlee’s place.”

Luring me in with Italian food. Damn, he’s good.

“I’m actually off tomorrow. The only thing I have to do is show up at Riley and Devyn’s housewarming thing at three.”

Brody swings a heavy arm around my shoulders. “What a coincidence! That’s the only thing I have to do tomorrow as well!”

Did I forget to mention Riley turned out to be Devyn’s long-lost-love-slash-baby-daddy? Now our association is even more solidified since our best friends share a child and just bought a house together. All the more reason why Brody and I have to keep this thing a secret.

“I should get back to work. I’ll text you when I’m heading over.”

He grabs my hand as I stand. “Hey, Rainey?”

I raise my eyebrow in response.

“Pack a bag and leave extra food for Maverick. I plan on keeping you occupied until it’s time to leave for the barbeque.”

I have to suppress a shiver from the images his words conjure. Maybe sleepovers aren’t such a bad thing if they’re anything like last night.

“I’ll think about it.”

“You do that, babe. Thinklong…and hardabout it.”

I roll my eyes while I fight the smile tugging at my lips. “I’ll see you tonight, Brody.”

“Looking forward to it, honey.”

CHAPTER 39

Rainey

“This place is beautiful, Devyn.”

She looks out the window of her new master bedroom, which showcases an incredible view of the Puget Sound. “It really is. I still can’t believe Riley bought this place for us.”

“Are you really that surprised?” I challenge. “He uprooted his entire life hoping you’d let him back into your life.”

She gives me a soft smile. “I guess I’m still trying to figure out if I’m dreaming. Everything has just clicked into place so easily. And Nathan loves him so much. It almost seems too good to be true.”

I pull her into a side hug. “Oh, honey, this has been a long time coming. You deserve happiness, so soak it all in.”

“Thanks, Lorraine.”

I give her one extra squeeze. “I’m going to go check on the guys out back to see if they need help getting the food going. I’m starving.”

“I’ll be down in a bit,” she says.

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