Page 47 of Keep On Loving You

It had been almost a week since they’d come to anarrangementor agreement, or whatever it was they were calling theirsituationship, and a lot had happened.

Almost none of it that he could tell his best friend.

However, he could be honest with Craig about the list. At least as much as he was at liberty to discuss.

It wasn’t until later on that first night, after he’d finished worshipping Kat’s body just the way it deserved to be worshipped, when they finally came up for air, once more starving and ready for a late-night snack.

Kat ordered a pizza for them to eat in bed, and it was after their second slice when Kat climbed from the comforter and left the room without a word. She returned a few minutes later and handed him the folded piece of paper that contained the list her father had written and climbed back into bed without another word.

He’d hesitated before unfolding the paper, because he knew the weight of what he was about to look at. He also knew how much it meant that she was sharing it with him. He read over the items in silence before gently folding the paper again and placing it on the bedside table.

He reached for her hand and squeezed it a little until she looked at him. “So, what are we doing next?”

It had been the right thing to say because the smile that crossed her face lit up her eyes. “Really?”

“I told you I was here for it.” Andy tugged her toward him until she was in his lap and the blanket had fallen awayto reveal the very same perfect breasts he’d had his face buried in less than an hour ago. He traced one finger down the side of her face, to her neck and finally between her breasts.

“All of it?”

He shrugged. “Well, except for the solo camping trip. It sounds like you might need to do that one alone.”

“But what about your job and your apartment and?—”

He stopped her with a finger to her lips. “I already told you, don’t worry about it. I have some time off and it’s all just details I can sort out.” He waved his hand. “At any rate, it’s definitely not something you need to worry about. Have you changed your mind about me helping you out?”

“No way.” She laughed, a sound that reached deep inside him. “I think it’s going to be nice to have someone share this with me.”

“Someone?”He kept his voice light, teasing her. But there was more to it. She would never be justsomeoneto him.

“You,” she confirmed. “It will be nice to share this with you.” She leaned over and pressed a kiss to his lips.

Her bare breasts pressed against his chest in a way that instantly had his dick hard and his mind racing with all the dirty things he’d like to do to her next.

“So? Do you?”

His friend’s voice pulled him abruptly back into the moment. Andy blinked hard and scrubbed his hand over his face before making eye contact with Craig.

“What the hell is wrong with you, man? You look?—”

“Sorry.” Andy cut him off quickly. “My mind drifted fora moment.” Not that he was going to tell his best friend that he’d just been replaying in his head exactly what had happened next with Kat. He needed to remember that no matter what happened, Craig could never know what had happened between Andy and his little sister. He was dancing on the edge of a cliff, and he damn well knew it.

“So? Do you know what’s on Kat’s list or not?”

Andy nodded. “I do.”

“And are you?—”

“Going to tell you?” Andy winked. “Not a chance. It’s not for me to tell.”

Craig slammed his hands down on the table.

“You know Kat.” Andy grabbed a napkin and wiped up a stray drop of ice cream. “She’s shit at keeping secrets.” He really hoped, for both of their sakes, that wasn’t entirely true. “She probably just needs to process everything,” Andy continued. “I’m sure she’ll tell you guys about the list at the next family dinner. But if she doesn’t, don’t worry too much. I told you I’d be there for her, and I committed to helping Kat with everything as long as she wants me to.”

Craig raised an eyebrow, and he was afraid he’d said too much. “Is that why you’re still at her place instead of coming to stay with us?”

Something in his friend’s voice warned him to tread carefully. “Yeah, that and you and Lucy are still very much in the newlywed phase of your relationship.” He blew out a breath. “I don’t think you need me hanging around until I find my own place.”

“You forget we have a kid—privacy is nonexistent. Youknow it wouldn’t be a big deal to have you. But I get it if you want to stay at Kat’s. I bet she was happy to hear you were moving back to town.”

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