“No. I mean, he wanted to hook up with her.” I do not want to delve into why that had made me pissed off and jealous.
“Oh, they didn’t have sex?”
“No, but he was pushing for it. And she just seemed like a sweet, innocent girl. I didn’t want her to get her heart broken by Zac because he really wasn’t looking to settle down.”
“So, you were looking out for her.”
“Yeah, I guess you could say that.” I nod. “Anyway, I should take these glasses of wine over. You want to join, actually get to know her and Brielle?”
“I guess so,” he says, shrugging. “So, what’s Brielle’s story? Do you know anything about her?”
“Not a thing, other than she’s best friends with Willow and Katherine. And to be fairly honest, I don’t really know much about Willow either, other than what Sebastian has told us and the information I got from the private detective. But that’s really all surface level.”
“They all seem really sweet, and they’re all gorgeous.”
“They are,” I say. “They really are.”
“I mean, Katherine and Brielle are both banging,” he says. “Though I guess it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to make a move if I’m going to possibly invest in their company.”
“You’re interested?” I look at him, trying to keep my voice monotone.
My heart skips a beat as he looks over at the two girls. There’s a wicked glint in his eyes. I don’t want to say anything, but I’m not happy with the way he’s looking at them.
“I mean, they’re cute, and they seem nice.” He looks over at me. “Why would you care if?—”
“I don’t care whatsoever,” I say.
“You sure? I mean, you still haven’t told me what went down in that bedroom.”
“If you’re asking if Katherine and I just banged, we did not.”
“Okay then, I’m glad to hear it.”
“And why’s that?”
“Because you weren’t in there for more than ten minutes.” He chuckles. “And I’d like to think that one of my best friends is not a ten-minute man.”
“Really, Levi?”
He starts laughing. “Okay, I’m lying. I don’t ever want to think about you in the bedroom.”
“Good.” We stop next to the ladies. “Katherine, Brielle, you remember Levi?”
“Hi,” Katherine says. “Good to see you again. I’m Katherine.”
“I remember,” he says, and then he looks over at Brielle. “And you are?”
“Brielle. Nice to meet you officially.” She grins.
“So, you girls come here often?” Levi says, then groans. “Okay, ignore that. I just meant, how are you enjoying the city?”
“It’s really cool,” Brielle says with a smile. “It’s always been our dream to live somewhere other than Whispering Haven. I, for one, didn’t think we’d ever get out. But we’re living in Manhattan now, and we may possibly have a deal for our business—I mean, if one of you invests, of course. No pressure,” she adds quickly.
Levi chuckles. “Don’t worry; we’re businessmen. We never mix business with pleasure. If you’re going to get a deal, it’ll be because the idea and the proposition are worth our while.”
“Good to know,” Katherine says.
“Here’s your glass, madam.”
