Page 60 of Moonstruck Kiss

Why else would I be feeling this way?

Chapter

Eleven

JOEY

Sittingin my painting chair in the studio, I let out a wistful sigh as I scroll through the online photos from last Sunday’s regional art competition. It was a great, albeit uneventful day. There were plenty of visitors and buyers but…

Brax and I didn’t find any alone time. Worse, we haven’t even had two minutes with just each other since then.

“Listen to you, Joey!” I mutter as I roll my eyes. Honestly, I’m suddenly like a horny teenager who can’t wait to get laid—by Brax and Brax alone. And he’s not even my boyfriend!

Am I in trouble here? Much as I can’t wait to see Brax again, I do have to protect my heart. I have to remember that he’s going back to Manhattan soon.

I sniff. Yes, I’ll be sad when he leaves. Who wouldn’t, if they were in my shoes? Since we’ve met, we’ve shared lows and highs.

Still, it’s crazy how I feel for Brax. It’s not just lust, either. I’ve never emotionally pined for someone as hard as this.

And I honestly think he feels the same way.

That belief—or hope—is why I’m not panicking at the thought of him leaving in seven days. What we have feels too good to just be put aside. I think there’s a chance we might see how we can make things work for longer than the week he and Ollie have left here.

Ollie. My eyes sting. I’ll miss that boy so much that I don’t even want to think about him going home.

So I won’t.

I blink the water away and bring my attention to my blank canvas. I want to paint another piece for Ollie since Brax already owns one of mine.

My phone rings with Brax’s name flashing on the screen, and my heart races. Even though we’ve been exchanging texts lately, this is the first time he’s called me.

I confirm my studio is empty before I answer. “Hello, hot stuff,” I say sultrily.

“Hey, Joey,” Brax answers with a quick chuckle. “I’m here with Ollie…”

Oh.

“And he’s a little upset.”

I frown with worry. “Why?”

“One of the wings of his Angel Mama broke. I was wondering if you can help us fix it.”

“Yes, of course,” I say readily. “Are you in your cabin?”

“Yes.”

“I’ll go there and bring glue and some paint to touch it up.”

“Great, thanks. And…see you soon,” he adds in a decidedly low, sexy tone.

My grin is instant. “See ya.”

I stuff the materials I need in my backpack and rush outside, keen to put my arms around Ollie and comfort him.

And, yes, I’m dying to put my arms around his father, too, for an altogether different reason.

I decide to ride my bike to Moonstruck Lodge. If I took the car, I’d have to borrow their complimentary bike or a buggy which means I’d have to announce my presence. Since Brax didn’t call his parents or sister or even one of the lodge staff for help, it might be prudent to keep this visit a secret.

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