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“Oh my God! That’s my brother, Paisley.”

“Yep. Your hot, sexy-as-fuck brother.”

“I need more alcohol!” she groans, standing and stumbling into the kitchen.

“I think you’ve grossed out Ash,” I tell Paisley.

She waves off my comment. “She’ll get over it. Please will you show me, Tay?” Paisley begs, and I chuckle.

“Okay. Wait there.”

I go into my bedroom and reach under my bed for the small box I know is hiding there. I open it and pull out the toy.

“Here you go,” I shout, holding it in the air as I walk back into the living room. My eyes widen and my face flushes with heat as Seb stands in the kitchen with the tray of tequilas. I quickly hide it behind my back.

“You should really stop showing me that, Taylor. It’s already burned into my memory as it is,” he says, placing the tray on the countertop.

“Hi, Ash.”

“Hi, Seb.”

Paisley giggles from the sofa. “It’s my fault. I asked her to get it. I’ve never seen one before. Pass it here, Tay.”

She holds her hand out and I glance at Seb before reluctantly bringing my hand from behind my back and passing her the vibrator.

“What’s this bit for?” Paisley asks, flicking the rabbit ears on the clit stimulator.

My cheeks flush hotter as I realize I’m going to have to explain how it works in front of Seb.

“That’s for your clit, Paisley,” Ashlyn says from the kitchen.

“Okay. I should go,” Seb says, glancing at me before shaking his head and making for the door. “Is Nash picking you two up?” he asks, looking from Paisley to Ashlyn.

“Yep. I’ve got to call him when we’re done,” Paisley says.

He nods. “I’ll see you all at Sophie’s place tomorrow night.”

“Night, Seb. Thanks for the shots,” Ashlyn calls from the kitchen.

Paisley waves her hand in the air, too engrossed in studying the vibrator to do more. I cross the room and go to him at the door. “Thanks for the drinks. Sorry about…” I trail off, not wanting to say the word out loud in front of him.

He laughs. “It’s fine, Taylor. Have fun tonight,” he whispers, winking before he turns and jogs down the apartment stairs. I stare at the empty stairwell long after he’s out of sight. Did he mean fun with Ash and Paisley, or fun on my own after they’ve left? I wish I’d had the guts to ask.

CHAPTEREIGHT

Taylor

Ismooth my hands down my electric-blue cami and flick my freshly curled hair over my shoulder. It’s the get-together at Sophie and Cade’s place tonight, and I’ve opted for black skinny jeans and a top. Dressy, but casual. I take one last look in the full-length mirror in my bedroom, happy with my outfit choice, before slipping on my heeled pumps and picking my purse up off the dresser.

I’m not drinking tonight. After the wine and tequila shots last night, my liver needs a break. I’ve warned Ashlyn, and after she threw up before she and Paisley left, she’s in agreement.

After slipping on my jacket and locking up, I head downstairs and into Eden. It’s early evening, but there’s already a decent crowd gathering. It looks like it’s going to be another busy night.

“Hey, Taylor,” Alex calls from behind the bar. “You look beautiful.”

I watch as his eyes sweep over me, and my cheeks flood with heat. “Thanks.”

“Hot date?”

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