He reached out to grab my arm, and I pushed him away.
“Of course I’m mad!” I shouted at him. “Just go home to Gabby and play happy family and leave me out of it.”
I ran out of the store and turned my phone off. Was it too much to ask for him to want to make the right decision by himself? Was it really too much to expect? Was I being unreasonable, not wanting to share his bed while he was married to my sister? I mean, really? Did he really think that was an acceptable solution? Who in their right mind would ever think that was a good plan?
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Alice and I both sighed as we walked up to the front door of my parents’ house.
“Thanks for coming.” I offered her a weak smile. “You really didn’t have to.”
“It’s fine. I wanted to be able to support you today.” She took a deep breath. “Plus, who cares what Aiden or Xander have to say? We’re here because your parents requested you. You’re not here for them or even stupid Gabby.”
“Let’s do this.”
I opened the front door, and we walked into the house. Everyone was there, including Henry and Xander. And I just stood there with a fake smile on my face. I wasn’t going to act like I cared that he hadn’t called me in the last two weeks. I didn’t care that I hadn’t heard from him since the bookstore. He could do what he wanted to do. He meant nothing to me. If he could forget me that easily, I could do the same.
“Hey, everyone.”
“Hey, sis.” Scott jumped up and gave me a hug, and then he turned to Alice and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
I noticed Aiden glaring at them and wondered exactly what had gone down between him and Alice, as she still hadn’t told me.
“So, what’s so important that we had to come this weekend?” I looked at Gabby, and she gave me an evil smile.
“I’m home.” She smiled. “That’s what’s so important.”
“What?” My jaw dropped. “I had to come home just because you’re here?”
“Yes.” She grinned. “Isn’t life grand? But just in case anyone wants to hang out with me later today, I’m going out with a few girlfriends.”
“Okay.” I rolled my eyes.
“We’re celebrating my upcoming wedding.”
“Okay.” I looked at Xander, and he gave me a short smile. I turned away and looked at Scott. “So, what plans do you have this weekend?”
“Whatever you want to do.” He grinned, and I smiled at him gratefully.
Ding-dong.
“Who’s that?” Aiden jumped up with a frown. “Is anyone expecting anyone?”
“Not me.” I shook my head and noticed that Alice was blushing. “Alice?” I asked her softly.
“Um, yes,” she squeaked out.
“Who?” I frowned.
Don’t kill me, she mouthed.
I scratched my head. What was she talking about?
“Liv.” Aiden’s voice sounded stiff and angry as he walked back into the living room.
“Yes?” I snapped at him and frowned at the two burly guys behind him. “What?”
“These guys are here for you and Alice.” He looked at her with a cold mask. “They said they’re here to join you for the weekend.”
