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Elijah:
Wear something sexy. ;)
Do I own anything sexy?I barely got away with the things that I did. Nerves flutter through my stomach as I think about tomorrow. It’s really happening. I'm going on a date with two men. Two brothers.Twins.The thought is enough to make my head spin.
Wren:
Okay, see you then.
Elijah:
Goodnight, beautiful.
Ezra:
Sleep well, Wren.
I set my phone down on the nightstand with a smile on my face and stare up at the ceiling, my mind racing.What have I gotten myself into?But as much as I try to deny it, there’s a part of me that’s looking forward to it. A part that’s been dormant for too long, waiting to be awakened by something new, something unexpected. And the twins definitely fit that bill.
With a shaky exhale, I roll onto my side and close my eyes, hoping sleep will come quickly and save me from the whirlwind of thoughts in my head. But as I lay there, their words echo in my mind, their promises of pleasure and connection lingering like a phantom touch. I drift off to sleep, dreaming of broad shoulders and wicked smiles, of whispered secrets and shared desires.
Chapter Four
Elijah
I watch her through the glass, my gaze lingering on the curve of her waist and the way her dark hair falls in waves around her face. She's behind the counter at Grounds For Joy, her movements graceful and fluid as she makes a customer’s drink. I can't stop the smile that tugs at my lips, and the familiar rush of anticipation building in my chest.
Ezra, always the level-headed one, glances at me, his brow furrowed. “You're staring,” he says, his voice low and steady.
“I can't help it,” I murmur, not taking my eyes off her. “She's mesmerizing.”
“Is this all because of that stupid bet?” he asks, putting his phone down and turning toward me completely. “Because I’m not doing that to the poor girl.”
“Fuck no! I was going to go after her anyway. Winning will just be the icing on the cake.”
Ezra sighs, but I can see the hint of amusement in his eyes. He takes a look at Wren through the window, then looks back at me.
“You feel it too, don't you? There’s something about her,” I admit.
“We have work to do, Elijah,” he reminds me. “Phoenix Tech waits for no one, not even you.”
I tear my gaze away from her and look at my brother. He hesitates for a moment before nodding. “Okay, fine. There is something different about her. But we need to focus on the project right now. It’s too important to mess up.”
I grin, leaning back in my seat and crossing my arms behind my head. “Who says we can’t do both? Work hard and play harder, right?”
Ezra rolls his eyes, but I can see the corner of his mouth twitching upward. He’s trying to hide his amusement; I know him too well.
“Work comes first,” he says firmly, turning back to his phone. “But... I won't lie, she’s been on my mind, too.”
“I knew it,” I crow, triumphant. “You’ve got the hots for her just like I do.”
He sighs, shaking his head. “You're impossible, you know that?”
“I’m impossible to resist,” I correct him with a wink. “Just like our little smokin’ hot latte.”
“Be serious for a minute, would you?” He leans back in his chair, steepling his fingers. “We have to handle this delicately. We can’t push her.”
“I have no intention of pushing anyone,” I reply, affronted. “But I’m all about giving a gentle nudge, a tantalizing hint of what could be.”
