Page 52 of Her Movie Star's Secret Plan

Benson threw his head back and laughed.

Kane wrinkled his nose. “They sure do smell better than you guys.”

“Hey,” Benson said, sniffing his pits. “I showered today, and I even put on deodorant.”

“That was a big deal for him, apparently,” Owen said.

“And this is why he doesn’t have a girlfriend,” Chase said.

“No, I don’t have a girlfriend because girls are drama. I’m better off being single.”

“You don’t see yourself pairing off with one of the bridesmaids?” Kane asked Benson.

“Maybe for the weekend.”

“That sounds like you.”

“All of Lauren’s friends are hot. But I’m not a settling down kind of guy.” He glanced over at Chase. “No offense, man.”

“None taken. You don’t know what you’re missing out on. I’m the one who gets to stay warm at night from now on.”

“Looks like Owen’s been getting some of that action himself,” Kane said.

“Can we not talk about this?” Chase said. “I don’t want to hear about what Owen’s been doing with my sister.”

“Whatever you’re thinking, it’s not that bad,” Owen said. “I promise you.”

“Even that’s too many details,” Chase said.

“So, you’re allowed to get married, but Alexis can’t date someone?” Kane said.

“I didn’t say she wasn’t allowed to date anyone. I just don’t want to hear about it,” Chase kept his hands on the wheel, staring straight ahead. “It’s just weird that my buddy’s into her.”

“Well, at least you know the guy. It could be someone really bad,” Kane said.

“Yeah, Owen’s one of the good ones,” Benson said. “She could have ended up with a goober like me.”

“If you went near my sister, I’d punch your lights out.”

“I’d like to see you try,” Benson said.

“Yeah, I don’t think I’d challenge Benson to a fight. He’d probably break your guitar-playing hand,” Owen said.

“Or bash those fancy pipes of yours,” Kane said.

“Can you not describe the ways I’d get my rear handed to me?” Chase said.

“I’m just glad this conversation isn’t about me getting beaten to a pulp. Not my favorite subject,” Owen said. Because if Chase knew how he really felt about Alexis, he would want to beat the guy. His thoughts weren’t exactly pure. But after the way Alexis had kissed him, that wasn’t entirely his fault. That girl knew how to get him worked up. She was perfectly matched to him. And right now, he missed her.

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