That sobered her younger sister, who grabbed Sunny’s arms. “Please don’t. It was nothing.”
“So, I’m wrong thinking you had sex with him in here, am I? Tell me I’m wrong.”
Clover couldn’t lie for shit. Her face was an open book, and she whittled her lip with her teeth. The surge of anger rose in Sunny, but she swallowed it.
The next question nearly burned Sunny’s throat, but it had to be asked. “Was it consensual, Clover?”
“Of course it was. Jeez.”
“Are you sure? You’re not lying for him, are you? You can tell me if he pressured you.”
She was going to kill Tanner, regardless of the answer. That little fucking bastard.
“Sunny! I swear, he did nothing I didn’t want or ask for.” Then she started crying, big fat tears falling down Clover’s face, and Sunny panicked, grabbing her sister to hug her close.
“It’s okay, button. Don’t cry, it’s okay. I’m going to kill him, and then it’ll be okay.”
“You can’t.” Clover sobbed into her chest.
“Yes, I can. He had no right having sex with you; for fuck’s sake, you’re underage for one. And it’s just fucking wrong.”
“You must be angry; I’ve never heard you say so many F-words. And, yeah, it’s wrong.” Clover agreed, pulling away. She wiped her face with both hands, looking like her world had collapsed. “Because while you’ve been loving Seb, Tanner was loving you, and I was loving Tanner.” She hiccupped, and Sunny’s eyes widened. Oh, shit. She’d never guessed thatClover had feelings for Tanner. “He wasn’t having sex with me. He was having sex with you, Sunny. I was just the stupid consolation prize who looks like you.”
And once more, Clover bent in half and sobbed her heart out as Sunny wrapped her arms around her baby sister. They sank to the floor together.
What could she say? There was no cure for heartbreak, nor ways to take back an idiotic mistake.
When she was settled, looking embarrassed and holding her knees, Sunny asked. “Was he good to you?”
“Do you mean, did he make me finish?”
Oh, god. She meant had he mistreated her. That conversation with her sister was the last thing she wanted, especially now, but she had to face it.
“Yes, he was good to me. Twice.”
Oh, lord.
“And he was safe?”
“Yeah, don’t worry. There won’t be any evidence of what happened here. I’m sure he’s so glad about that. Having a kid with the wrong sister would end his world.”
Oh boy. Sunny’s heart hurt for her sister, and she squeezed Clover’s fingers.
“Hey, Sunny?”
“Yeah, button?”
“I bet you didn’t think I’d be losing my virginity before you did, huh?” she said sadly, and Sunny brought Clover into her arms again. “I love you with all my heart, little sis. I’m sorry you loved someone, and I didn’t realize it.”
“I’m sorry, too, for being a snot to you. It wasn’t your fault. I know you’ve never been into Tanner, but it was easier to blame you because he didn’t like me that way.”
“That doesn’t matter. We’re always sisters, aren’t we? No matter what, I’m always here for you.”
“Please say nothing. I couldn’t stand people finding out how stupid I was. Can we forget it?”
“If that’s what you want.”
“It is.” She spontaneously hugged Sunny. “I think I’ll ask Daddy to take me home. I’m tired.” She pulled away and brushed at the skirt of her dress. “I’m sorry I took the focus away from your wedding; I didn’t mean to. I love you, Sunny, and I’m so happy you have Seb, you’re soulmates.” Before Sunny could reply, her sister slipped out of the room.
