Love In The Mix (Love Series #3) - Lucy Darling Page 0,21

me, you never saw me.” With that, she’s out the door.

She might be joking. She might not. Either way, I don’t have time to figure it out. That would have to wait for another day.

13

Sean

She’s trying to kill me. I watch my girl move about the kitchen, putting an assortment of treats on a bunch of tiny little display cases. Her hips wiggle with every step she takes, causing me to have to adjust my hard cock each time she does it.

“Stop staring at me,” she hisses over her shoulder at me. I almost laugh at her order because that’s not happening. I plan on doing much more than staring at her if she ever decides to fully speak to me again. Sure, she’s not ignoring me completely, but I wouldn’t consider the one-word answers she’s giving me as her trying to engage in conversation with me.

I know my time is limited here with her. Ethan and Amelia made me promise that I would stay in the other room until Alyssa was done setting up. That I wouldn’t crowd her while she was working. I know that my brother didn't believe a word I was saying when I agreed to remain in the other room.

Amelia had soon after gotten distracted by Neily. Something about her designing a custom piece of art for her and she wanted to show her the space. As soon as they disappeared, I headed straight for my girl.

“Never.” I tell her the truth. I hear her little huff of feigned annoyance.

“I need to work, Sean. I can’t concentrate if you’re standing there staring at me. You own your own business so you of all people should know how important this is.” She stresses the own part. She almost sounds a bit hurt. I’m guessing it's because I didn’t tell her who I was. She had to find out from other people.

“I was going to tell you everything today, but I didn’t get the chance. You have to let me explain.” The words barely escape my lips when I hear multiple voices coming down the hall. Fuck. I wasn't trying to hide who I was. It was refreshing to be with someone who had no idea who I was. No preconceived notions or hidden agendas.

“I should have known that you wouldn't stay out of here. You King men are the worst when it comes to giving us women space,” Amelia says as she enters the room. Neily follows close behind her. Both of their eyes move back and forth between Alyssa and me.

“I’m not his wom—” Alyssa begins to say before I abruptly cut her off.

“You know us King men. When we find our forever, we can’t help but want to be around them as much as possible.” Alyssa turns, giving me her back so I can’t see her face. I’d made her tell me she was mine. I won't let her take those words back now.

“I think I’m done,” she says as she moves one of the trays over before turning back to face us. Her expression is now schooled. “Is there anything else you need?”

“You’re not leaving yet. You have to stay for the party.” Amelia walks over, picking up one of the mini cupcakes and popping it into her mouth. “It’ll just be a few girls and some lingerie. It’s going to be fun.” Amelia looks over to me. “I’m kicking the men out, so you won’t have to worry about this one bugging you.” She can try to kick me out all she wants but I’m not going anywhere.

“We don’t want to intrude.”

“I have a date.” Neily checks her phone.

“You have a date?” Alyssa looks surprised. I’m guessing she has no idea who Neily’s mystery man is. I do. I know everything that happens inside my clubs. Especially when it happens with a star athlete who took up most of the VIP area last night.

“Yep. Gotta go.” She turns, taking off down the hallway. Alyssa goes running after her. I go to follow but Amelia steps into my path.

“Let her talk to her friend. She’s not going anywhere. I haven't paid the bill yet.” She smiles. “You’re welcome.” I let out a long sigh, going over toward the table with all the food on it. I might not be able to taste her right now but I can enjoy one of her treats. Amelia does the same, stealing another cupcake.

I think I’m going crazy because I’m pissed that I have to share Alyssa’s