Page 51 of Brazen Obsession

If Sara should marry anyone, it should be Dante.

Chapter 17

Overhead

Drew

As I wake up, I stretch. I’m with Sara on this. I like the cuddle puddle because it means I get to wake up next to Sara every morning. Sure, there are three other guys here, but they’re just a part of the package that is Sara.

“Reservation is at nine.” I slide my hand over the curve of Sara’s ass and she groans.

“Who has brunch at nine o’clock in the morning?”

“People who decide to make reservations the day before.” I lean over and kiss her cheek before sliding off the bed. I’m using this bathroom today. Someone else can fuck off to the guest bathroom like I’ve done every morning this week.

The shower is started and I finish taking a piss before Sara wanders in, yawning. She smiles sweetly and gives me a little kiss before taking my hand and pulling me into the shower with her.

“What do you think?” I grab the bottle of soap and pour some into my hand as she wets her hair.

She cocks an eyebrow in question.

I jerk my head toward the bathroom. “Larger shower, definitely glass enclosure. Multiple heads. A giant soaker tub big enough for Dante and you.”

She steps toward me and I scrub her. “Mirrors?”

I smirk. “Of course, princess.”

For a second, we just wash each other.

“Is it weird living here?” she asks. Her gaze darting up to mine.

I glance around. This was my parents’ home, but my parents aren’t particular. “It’s not like this was built to my parents’ taste. Everything was designed by an interior designer. My parents hoped to have more children, but they only got me.”

I hold my smile even though it wants to slip. That’s not the total truth, but I’ve already decided to show her my secret tomorrow. I clear my throat. “Will you go with me somewhere tomorrow afternoon?”

She smiles and lathers my chest with soap. “Is it a secret?”

“More like a surprise.” I lean down and kiss her wet lips. “But a good surprise.”

She nods. “I’d love to go with you.”

Sara

It’s odd walking into a restaurant surrounded by my guys. It’s also awkward being out in public after hiding for so long. Being at the bar with the girls is different. It’s easy to ignore all the additional people.

But here, it’s like we’re on display. I don’t know what to think as Dante’s hand slips to my lower back to guide me through to our table.

Wyatt holds out my chair for me and sits on one side, while Drew sits on the other. With a wicked smile, Finn sits across from me next to Dante. It’s not a date, and from the outside, it might look like I’m just out with a bunch of guy friends.

This is a popular place for brunch, but most likely those people who want to be seen will be in around eleven. The place is still packed now. I glance around, hoping not to be ambushed by one of my mother’s friends. Or Dante’s uncle.

“How many more weeks is your internship?” Drew asks, setting the menu to the side and lifting his mimosa that was waiting for us at our table.

I glance at Dante. “Another two months. And then I have a year of school left before I graduate.”

And have to find my first real job, though Madison has already started talking to Deidre about getting me started at Cliodhna. It’s not unusual to move in with a guy during college or even to find your life partner, but it feels like a reminder of how young I still am and what I still need to accomplish.

“We should turn one of the guest bedrooms into your study room.” Drew takes my hand on the table, lifts it, and brushes his lips across my knuckles. “Or maybe the office.”