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She wasn’t sure if he was trying to convince her or himself A little of both, perhaps “She sounds like a wonderful woether”

“God, you are so else, Shelby” He touched her chin “Look at me, darlin’”

She did, unable to resist hi into his brown eyes sent a new round of shivers through her body

“Besides my brothers, you’re the only one I’ve ever talked to aboutsad and you knew just what to say to lifthers Shethe feel and taste of his lips

“What’s this?” Alex’s voice crashed into her ears

She unlocked her lips from Justin’s and looked up at Alex, his brother, as frowning

“None of your business, bro,” Justin said “Move along, please”

“I think I need to go” She suddenly wished for the power to vanish in a puff of smoke

“It’s okay, darlin’” Justin pulled her tight into him “This is our date”

She shook her head “Not a date Lunch”

“Shelby, I love my brother, but you don’t know him the way I do,” Alex said firmly

“Just lunch,” she said, though knowing it was already more than that Much more

“What about the kiss I just witnessed?” Alex asked “Not typical for the lunches I’ve been to”

Justin smirked “Perhaps you should pick better lunch dates then, bro”

“Please stop this, guys” Why was she acting like an outsider? Like a wo to placate them?