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KAISEN

Ipractically shoved Cullen out the door, my hand gripping his shoulder a little tighter than necessary. He was still grinning, the prick. I knew exactly what was coming next.

“Cullen, don’t.”

“I knew it,” he said.

“Don’t.”

“Dorie, huh? I see it. Eliza told me but I wasn’t sure.”

“Told you what?”

“She mentioned you two were spending a lot of time together,” Cullen said, his grin widening. “But damn, I didn’t think it was this kind of time.”

“It’s not what you think.”

“Oh, really?” He raised an eyebrow, clearly not buying it. “Because from where I’m standing, it looks exactly like what I think. You and Dorie? Together? I mean, I guess it makes sense. She’s pretty. But she’s my bride’s sister, so if this is⁠—”

“Enough,” I snapped, cutting him off. “This isn’t a joke. It’s complicated.”

He was still grinning like an idiot. Threatening me and smiling while he did it.

“She’s a good girl, Kaisen.”

“I agree. Please, keep this quiet. For Dorie’s sake, okay? She doesn’t need everyone knowing her business. There’s already drama with some of those vipers your bride associates with.”

Cullen held up his hands in mock surrender, but the grin never left his face. “Relax, man. Your secret’s safe with me. But, uh, you know I’m telling Eliza, right? And she’s definitely telling everyone.”

I groaned and shook my head. “Yeah, I know. Just give me a little time to figure this out, okay? Don’t go screaming it from the rooftops just yet. Dorie is shy. She isn’t comfortable around those women.”

Cullen’s expression softened a bit. “Hey, I get it. Dorie’s not like the other girls. She’s different. In a good way.”

I nodded, feeling a rush of protectiveness. “Exactly. She’s special, Cullen. This isn’t just some fling.”

He studied me for a moment, his teasing grin fading. “You really like her?”

I hesitated, not used to being open about my feelings. But this was Cullen, my best friend. If I couldn’t be honest with him, who could I be honest with?

“Yeah,” I admitted. “I do. A lot. More than I’ve liked anyone in, well, ever.”

Cullen whistled low. “Damn. Never thought I’d see the day. Kaisen Seely, actually falling for someone. At least you chose well.”

I rolled my eyes. “Don’t make a big deal out of it. I’m not ready to walk down the aisle. But I like her. She’s more than a one-night thing.”

“Good, because I know Dorie. She’s not the type to just jump into bed with someone. Don’t pull your usual bullshit. Do not, I repeat, do not fuck with my bride’s sister before our wedding.”

“I hear you. But maybe you don’t need to tell Eliza.”

“Wrong. I’m not about to keep this from her. If she finds out I knew about this and didn’t tell her, she’ll be hiring a divorce lawyer and I’m not about to let that happen.”

I sighed because I knew that was the way of things. I learned a while ago that Cullen and Eliza basically shared the same brain these days. There were no secrets. “She’s probably mortified right now, thinking everyone’s going to be talking about her.”

“I’ll tell Eliza to keep it quiet, but I make no promises,” he said. “I’m not getting between two sisters.”

“Fine. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got someone waiting on me.”