“Cunningcunt.” I’m cut off by averycute boy with dark, shaggy hair and beautiful, tanned, exotic-looking skin, walking out of the cabin with his arms wide, ready to tackle my brother.
Which is comical since Mason, at eighteen, is already six-four and huge.
“Did he just say…?”
“Yes.” He punches the guy in the arm. “This is my sister, you asshole. Can you keep the names to a minimum?”
“My bad.” He smiles, popping two dimples that I’d be swooning over if I didn’t have a matching pair myself. He extends his hand, and I attempt to shake it, but instead, he brings my hand up to his lips, winking as he kisses the back of it. “I’m Leo Morales, and you must be the infamous Maddie Grace. Your brotherdid nottell us how fucking beautiful you are.”
“Kiss my sister again, and I’ll put your skull through the cabin wall, Morales.” Mason stands between us, attempting tointimidate Leo, but Leo’s smile widens and he laughs in Mason’s face.
“I like you already.” I beam, enjoying the playful dynamic between him and my brother. “Anyone willing to go toe-to-toe with Mase is all right in my book.”
Mason huffs something unintelligible, while Leo can’t control his laughter. He grabs the rest of Mason’s bags, and we follow him into the cabin, where two adults sit on a small sofa.
Even before introductions, I can tell instantly they’re Leo’s parents by looks alone.
“Mom and Dad, you already know Cunningham”—he nods at my brother—“and this is his little sister, Maddie Grace.”
The stunning woman rises gracefully, her smile warm and nurturing as she pats my brother’s face fondly before turning to me.
Without hesitation, she surprises me with a hug. “So nice to meet you, Maddie Grace,” she says, leaning back enough to study me. “You are absolutely beautiful.”
I blush at her compliment. “Thank you, ma’am. It’s nice to meet you, Mrs. Morales.”
“Oh, please, call me Rosa.” She holds her arm to the stately man beside her. “And this is my husband, Javier.”
Her entire face softens as he wraps an arm around her midsection and pulls her into his body. He leans in and kisses the top of her head, his lips lingering with a tenderness that feels almost too private.
He doesn’t rush them or attempt to pull away…he just lets the beautiful moment settle between them.
Leo is not fazed. He’s probably seen them like this a million times, but Mason’s eyes flick to mine as I turn to him, my own wide with shock.
He smiles softly, reading my thoughts easily.
Our parents. Would. Never.
I’m not sure they like each other half the time, but showing affection, especially kissing in public, wouldn’t happen. Even if they were in love once.
“Where’s your brother?” Rosa asks Leo as he sets up his side of the room. “We’re heading to the hotel in a few minutes, and I want to see him once more before I leave.”
“He should be back soon. He went to Maddie Grace’s cabin to drop off her supplies.”
“Supplies?” I look between my brother and Leo, unaware of what they’re discussing.
Mason’s eyes twinkle, and he puts his arm around me. “It’s a surprise. Come on, let’s go.”
We say our goodbyes and begin walking toward the girls’ cabins.
“This is the dining hall.” Mase points to a large glass building. “When it’s not too hot, they set it up outside so we have a better view of Lake Horizon when we eat.”
“Oh, that sounds so nice. Maybe this place isn’t so bad after all.”
“Hey, Mase.” A deep, baritone voice calls out my brother’s name from the distance.
The voice is deeper than any boy I know, which intrigues me. Stretching my neck, I scan the area as a tall, ridiculous hottie jogs toward us.
What in the world…
