Page 124 of Brazen Obsession

He takes my hand and I smile as Olivia’s face drops.

“Sara is with Finn, Drew, Wyatt, and me. Exclusively.” Dante lifts my hand to his lips and little sparks whip through me as he kisses my knuckles. “And we’re exclusive to her, so run off and spread it around. We’re taken. Including Finny.”

“That’s not…” Olivia stammers. “But she can’t…”

“I can’t what, Olivia?” I straighten as Drew and Wyatt reach us. Wyatt hands me a glass of champagne and leans down to kiss me. I meet his dark eyes. He knows exactly what he’s doing. What he’s always wanted to do, claim me as his.

“You can’t date all of them!” She stomps her foot and draws the attention of some of the surrounding tables. “That’s not what exclusive means.”

“Sure it does.” I reach behind me to cup Finn’s jaw. “I only sleep with them and they only sleep with me. So find someone new to fixate on because Finn is off-limits.”

“This is a joke, right?” She laughs like she finally gets it. “There’s no way the four of you are dating Sara. Sara doesn’t date. She goes for the nerdy types.”

“It’s no joke.” Drew steps in between Olivia and me. “I’m all for a little catty banter, but you’re bordering on abusive. We are grown adults who can do what we want. And if you don’t realize you aren’t wanted here, let me clarify for you. Finn doesn’t want you. Now or ever. He’s with Sara.”

Finn moves around me to stand next to Drew. “Olivia, you were a convenient date. We’re never going to happen. Please find someone else to obsess over.”

“But Finny⁠—‍”

“My name is Finn.” He steps back to my side and looks at Olivia.

She glances at me before meeting his eyes. “This can’t last.”

“Try me.” I raise an eyebrow.

“Are we late?” Kayla joins our circle. Nan looks stunning on her arm.

“Olivia, dear.” Nan smiles. “So nice to see you again. Isn’t that your group over there?”

Olivia narrows her eyes at me but then she leaves.

I draw in a breath as I see some of the people around us turn to talk to each other. My hand grabs my necklace. They’re talking about me and the guys. Before long, it will spread like wildfire throughout the ballroom.

My chest tightens.

“Guess the cat’s out of the bag, huh?” Kayla turns from watching Olivia leave.

“You okay, pip?” Dante takes my arm and draws me out of the spotlight, behind the table. “Breathe, Sara. I’ve got you.”

I lift my gaze to meet his loving blue eyes.

“I’m not going anywhere.” He brushes his knuckles over my jaw.

“None of us are.” Finn closes in on my back and I lean into him. His hand touches my hip, centering me.

“Is she okay?” Madison asks.

“Yeah, she’s good.” Dante takes my hand and looks into my eyes. “Right, pip?”

I take another breath. “Yes, I’m good.”

Madison smiles and holds out her hand to me, pulling me away from my guys and into the cluster of women who have become my best friends.

Juliette hugs me and I hug her back.

Madison turns me so I can see Hope fully.

“Oh my god, you look amazing.” I grab Hope’s hand and hold it out to the side.