Page 41 of Only One I Ever Wanted

“Exactly. He probably sent the jerk here, so he didn’t have to deal with him.”

“So, how do you know Kai?”

“My older brother is his best friend. I haven’t seen much of him in a bit, though. He’s always off on some adventure.”

“Sully will be so happy to have some help. I know he’s drowning, even if he doesn’t want me to see it.”

“I saw the video.” She blushed. “I can see why business picked up. I bet Kai doesn’t mind going shirtless, either.”

I snickered. “I was going to try to do a few videos while I was here.”

“Sorry I ruined everything.”

“You definitely did not. I just hope you’re ready for a lot of chaos. A few of the other Murdock brothers are coming in tonight. Things are going to get wild.”

She rubbed her hands together. “I can’t wait to get started.”

“Good, because here they come.”

Sully gave me a wide smile. “Did I know you were coming?”

I laughed and went on my toes to kiss him. “Nope. Just thought I’d surprise you with lunch.”

“Don’t I get a kiss too?”

I rolled my eyes and gave him a kiss on the cheek. “Why don’t you take these.” I handed Kai my thermal bag. “You can get Lexi up to date on what’s going on.”

“You can take the truck back. I’ll ride with Nora.”

“I just bet you will.” Kai grinned.He put a hand on Lexi’s lower back. “I’ve got some stories for you.”

Lexi paused. “When do you want me to start?”

“Tomorrow will be just fine. Or if you want to take the rest of the week?”

“No!” Kai cleared his throat. “We really need you tomorrow.”

Lexi laughed. “I happen to be free.”

“Why don’t you meet me at my house tomorrow?” He raked his hands through his paint-sprinkled hair. “I really have to start looking for a workshop. I don’t think my house is going to be enough anymore.”

“All from my thirst trap.”

Lexi burst out laughing, quickly covering her mouth. “Sorry.”

“No. It’s true.”Sully wrapped an arm around my shoulder. “She likes to objectify me.”

“Okay, so that’s not a lie.”

We all laughed. Lexi and Kai waved as they headed down the sidewalk to the park.

“Hey, you.”

“Hey.”

“Do you want to get some lunch?”

“I’d rather have you for lunch.”

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