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Speaking of s…

So

But my mouth is dry Sticky

I look to Liam for help

God, those blue eyes

I lean forward Let ether Let my hand find his neck

Let my lips find his lips

He kisses back with everything he has

We're here with his brother

We're doing this for our ruse

We're pretending

But everything inside me screams real, real, real

Chapter Eight

Briar

"Are you…" Danielle's eyes fix on mine Not with doubt or suspicion With the support of a friend ants to uy worth her time

"Are you fucking?" Adam asks

"You know I' cool His usual MO

It's suy his brothers knoell

That guy is aloof That's who people think he is

Who do people think I am?

I have the purple hair and combat boots, yes A few tattoos Deep lipstick Acerbic wit

That's what I need My wit

"It's much worse than that," I say

Danielle's face lights up

Adam's eyes perk

"Is this worse?" Liam asks

"Sex is one thing," I say "We can all understand the appeal of your body"

He nods "It's pretty fucking nice"

"But the personality… it ruins the whole thing," I say

Liaet you to look past it"

"Most of them"

"Is that really how it happened?" Danielle leans forward "When? Where? How long?"

"Nine inches Three hours," Liam says

"Only nine?" Danielle asks

"Only? Do I need to whip it out?" Liam says

"Shouldn't you call a doctor at that point?" Adam asks

"Four hours," Liam says

"You would know" Adam chuckles

"It's is" Liam nods

"How did it actually happen?" Danielle asks

"Well, first, I took off her—"

"I' details," Danielle says "But your fiancée looks horrified"

Am I as red as I feel?

"All right I'll spare her For now" Lia with the hotel's signature drink"