Page 132 of Dangerous Encore
Violet frowns. "I have a meeting I can't cancel. But… you, Piper, and Bella should go. Call me if you need backup. I can comeafterwork."
Pipernods.
Bellatoo.
"Okay. Yeah." My chest warms. My friends are supportive. I'mlucky.
Even if it feels weird not inviting Momtothis.
Well, I guess I caninviteher.
If dinnergoeswell.
It really needs togowell.
"And you? Showing up naked, I assume?" Joelteases.
"That's the plan," Maldeadpans.
"You must need custom suits." Violet tilts her head, examining Mal. "You should see a tailorrightaway."
"I've got it under control, but thanks." He smiles back atViolet.
"He can't take advice. Really, it's a sickness,"Ethansays.
"And you?"Malasks.
"I'm perfect. I don't need advice." Ethan pulls Violet into a hug. "Right,honey?"
"Uh…" She smiles. "If that's what you want tobelieve."
"Don't go soft on him now,"Joelsays.
"Go soft?" Ethan slides his hands to her ass. "Never."
Violet blushes. "You're pretty great." She runs her fingers through his thick, wavy hair. "But I'm not sure you hitperfect."
"Forget perfect.Prettygreat?" Ethan feigns offense. "That's allIrate?"
I can't help but laugh. I love this group. They're always fun and supportive andsweet.
Joel takes Bella's left hand. He studies her ring then looks to my left hand. "We should compare,angel."
She stares back into his green eyes. "What would thataccomplish?"
"You might as well just whip 'em out," Ethan says. "Get down to brasstacks."
Joel stands up and reaches for the button of his jeans. "Sure.Let'sgo."
"Oh God." Bella hides behind her hands. "He'lldoit."
"Tell me something I don't know." Mal slides his arm around my waist. "Keep your pants on, Young. Save it foryourwife."
"Is that really what you want, angel?" Joel nips at hiswife'sear.
"Tonight."Shenods.
"You sure? Could be fun, making you come on this nice glass table." He sucks on her earlobe like no one iswatching.
