Page 382 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 5
“It was just for a few nights. I’m moving out tomorrow.”
“Depending on Nigel’s schedule,” Tanner added. “Speaking of which, he will be worried. Let’s get going.” He slapped me on the back like a good friend that hadn’t just given me a boner in front of all my other friends.
James started laughing harder. “In the handbook about interventions I read, you’re supposed to hug at the end. Can we skip that part so Matt doesn’t try to sword fight us?”
“Shut up,” I mumbled. But I couldn’t help but laugh. This was too ridiculous not to. “And I’m good without a hug.”
“We can tell you’re good,” Mason said.
“Well, only as good as a Caldwell can get,” Rob said. He pretended to cough. “Tiny dicks.” He coughed again.
“Yeah right, Rob,” Mason said. “Drink some juice and prove you’re bigger.”
“Fine.” Rob got up. “I will. Hunters for the win.”
But before he could grab the glass, Tanner dumped it into a houseplant. “You won’t be wanting to drink that. There were a lot of pills in there.”
“What the fuck?” I said. “Do I need to go to a hospital?”
“The houseplant is probably worse off than you are. You just need some rest. We’ll see you tomorrow for guys’ night,” Tanner said, inviting himself as usual. “Ciao.”
He put his arm around my shoulders to lead me out of the study.
I pushed him off. “Dude, don’t touch me when I have a boner.”
“It’s not a real boner. It’s a fake one.”
“It sure feels real to me.”
Tanner laughed. “Well, I hope you learned your lesson. Next time don’t drug someone.”
“Same advice to you, man.”
“You’ll be fine in no time. I’ll have Nigel whip you up something to alleviate that.”
“Don’t you dare tell Nigel I have a boner.” I heard more laughter and turned around.
James was standing there shaking his head. “Just for the record, I wasn’t mad at you about my bachelor party. But we’re definitely even now.”
“Good to know that this wasn’t necessary,” I groaned.
“See you tomorrow,” said James.
“Daddy, Daddy!” Scarlett ran into the foyer.
“Pumpkin, what are you doing out of bed?”
Scarlett slid to a stop. “I was thirsty.” Her eyes grew round. “What’s in Uncle Matt’s pants?”
“Um…” James started.
I cleared my throat. “It’s not…”
“It’s a snake,” Tanner said.
Scarlett screamed and ran out of the room.
James shook his head. “I’m going to go deal with that. She has a thing about snakes. Later, guys.”
