KENNEDY
Hudson disappeared with Wilde a few hours ago, and now I’m waiting for Ziggy to pick me up. It’s getting late, but I’m happy to wait because I’ll never get over how big and bright the stars are out here. Interestingly, he’s driving, and considering he walks everywhere, it’s got me curious where we’re going tonight.
Tonight. Exactly one night since our date. And he’s the one who suggested it, not me, which is new and different for my dating self.
Ziggy’s truck comes down the street, and the sound of it must draw Hart’s attention. The front door opens, and he hovers on the step, watching as Ziggy gets closer.
I don’t have anything to say to him right now, so when Ziggy slows, I make for the truck.
“Hold on,” Hart says, jogging down the stairs. “You’re leaving too?”
“Yeah?”
“So what? You both disappear with boyfriends, and I’m supposed to be a sitting duck, waiting for that guy with his bobcat to come back and kill me?”
From inside the truck, I hear Ziggy laugh.
“Lock the doors. I’m sure you’ll be fine.”
“Good to know you care.” He crosses his arms, glaring at me as I climb into the truck.
I lean over to kiss Ziggy hello and feel his lips curve under mine as he smiles.
“Tell him to come,” he whispers.
“Hart?”
“Yes.”
“But aren’t we going on a date?”
He lifts his narrow shoulders. “Sort of. But your other brother will be there.”
Okay, now I’m really curious. I’m still not feeling warm and fuzzy toward either of them, and as much as I’d love to tell Hart to stay and be freaked-out, I also hate the idea of him actually being freaked-out.
Maybe Hudson’s right that I’m a pushover.
With a sigh, I push open my door and lean out. “Get in.”
“Why?”
“Because I saidget in.”
His stubborn ass stays planted where it is for a moment before he grabs a piece of timber and starts for the car.
“What’s that for?” I ask as I slide into the middle, and he takes the passenger seat.
“Protection.”
“From?”
“Anyone out there that I need protecting from.”
Ziggy smiles across me at Hart and surprises the hell out of me when he talks. “The dangerous ones are all preoccupied tonight.”
Hart blinks at him. “That doesn’t fill me with confidence.”
“No, but I’m doubly curious now,” I say. “Where are we going?”
