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She wagged her finger at me. “Uh-uh. You’re done asking me questions until you start answering some of mine.” She shoved Lexie’s shirt into my stomach.
Eric emerged from my study, stretching. “Did you fall asleep in your clothes, Beau?”
I lifted a brow and her face turned scarlet.
“Something like that.” She whistled and headed for the entry to the apartment. “Let’s go for a walk, pups.”
“Oh, can I go?” Eric asked hopefully.
“Sure thing. Grab your shoes, and I’ll meet you in the foyer.”
My sister hadn’t forgiven me, but at least the foul mood was only directed at me.
After a series of barks and I was sure disobeyed commands, the door slammed.
Lexie sat on the edge of the bed, looking down.
The bed dipped when I sat beside her. “I lost control,” I said hoarsely.
“Me too.” She spoke so softly, I barely heard it.
“I don’t do that.” I could barely comprehend the notion. I hadn’t thought, simply acted on instinct and desire. “Except with you.”
She’d always made me speak and act without thought. At first, I’d resented the effect she had on me. But it was interesting and frightening at the same time.
She dragged her gaze to mine. “Your version of good morning is best too.”
I put an arm around her and kissed the side of her head. “We hadn’t even gotten to the best part.”
She smacked me in the arm.
“What?” I squeezed her.
“I’m not sure if it was better before when you barely said anything.” She put her head on my shoulder.
“You prefer the strong, silent type.”
She smacked me again. “I guess I must’ve hit my head harder than I thought.”
I straightened immediately. “Did I hurt you?”
She grinned. “I like the talkative version of you.”
I exhaled. I’d been so consumed with need for her before, I hadn’t considered her health. That was unacceptable.
“Good. Because there won’t be any action until you’re healed.”
She put a hand to her forehead and groaned.
“And if you like, you can come along for deliveries this morning. Only a half day.” She needed rest. The selfish part of me wanted to have her close.
“Still bossy, I see.” She stood and wedged between my legs, grabbing my chin. “My business. My way.”
Her confidence was infuriating and inspiring. I loved that she was her own person, yet despised she wouldn’t listen to me when I was right.
“No one speaks this way to me.” There was a little bit of awe in my voice.
“Better get used to it, pal, if you’re going to be hanging around me.”
