Page 7 of Heatwaves

“Okay.” Ducking my head, I bite back a grin.

Oliver stops me when I turn to follow Carter. “Text me when you get home? I want to make sure you make it safe and sound.”

Frowning, I laugh. “But you’ll see Carter once he gets home. He’ll be able to tell you I made it home fine.”

“Okay, fine.” Oliver rolls his eyes. “I just want you to text me. Your heat might not be for another four days, but I’d still like to talk to you between now and then. And I guarantee that the others feel that way, too.”

I nod, glancing down at my feet. “Yeah, I’d like that, too. I’ll text you.”

“Good.” He leans over and brushes a quick kiss over my lips before turning me and pushing me toward Carter. “I’ll talk to you soon.”

I hurry to catch up with Carter, who takes my hand in his and intertwines our fingers together. When I glance over my shoulder, I find all three men watching us walk away with hunger in their eyes. A shiver runs down my spine as I force my eyes forward once more.

Gods above, I cannot wait until my heat.

AIDAN

Whatcha doing?

OLIVER

Better question. What are you wearing?

CARTER

Seriously, Oli? Can you not? I’m sorry, Lila.

TY

Maybe we should leave him home for Lila’s heat.

OLIVER

Uh, fuck, no. You will do no such thing.

I can’t help but giggle as I read the group chat the guys added me to after our night on the beach. The five of us have been talkingnonstop for the last two days. Now all I have to do is get through tonight and tomorrow, and then I’ll be able to see them again.

The thought brings a smile to my face. I’m completely gaga over these men, and it’s absolutely ridiculous. But I can’t seem to help myself. How am I supposed to not fall for them when they’re literally everything I could want in partners? Is this too much, too fast? Absolutely, but the heart wants what the heart wants, I guess.

CARTER

Please don’t tell me that Oli scared you off.

AIDAN

I’ll kill him.

TY

We really can leave him at home.

It’s fine. We don’t mind.

OLIVER

Asshole.

LILA

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