Return to Me (To Me Series #1) - Lucy Darling Page 0,12

her and Colt.

I knock on my sister’s door, wondering if she’s even home. Normally she is but maybe Colt took her back to his place. It would be weird not having my sister so close to me anymore, but this would be good for her. Good for my asshole boss, too. I know they are going to be perfect for each other.

I think Madison might work some of that asshole out of him. I think about Victor. Oddly, I don’t want his assholeness to go anywhere. I find it charming. Damn it. I knock harder on my sister’s door, not wanting to walk in on her and Colt if they are doing the nasty.

“Fine. I’ll use my spare key!” I shout through the door.

“My sister!” I hear Madison hiss. I look behind me, thinking I hear the elevator. Oh shit. Has he found me already? The apartment door finally opens, revealing Colt. I don’t care that it’s him answering it. I dart inside, shutting the door before the elevator can fully open.

“You’re late for work,” I tell Colt. “Also I need to hide out here.” I walk over to the sofa and drop down. “Ahh, look.” I pick up Colt’s cell phone. “I thought this was connected to you. Seems as though it’s not another appendage after all.” I tease them both so they won’t start fishing about me and where I’ve been.

“I can go to work whenever I want.” Colt folds his arms over his bare chest. I snort a laugh at Colt trying to level me with a look but without his shirt on. I’m dying.

“Wait. Why are you hiding here?” Madison asks when she stops laughing with me. Her hair is a wild mess. Her lips are swollen. I wonder if I looked the same when I woke up this morning. More than anything, she looks happy.

“Why are you sleeping with my boss?” I toss back to get the attention away from me.

“Does this have anything to do with Victor Wolf?” How the hell does she know that?

“Never heard of him.” I look down at my nails, trying to play it off.

“I’m not sure if you set this up to avoid this Wolf guy or because you knew this would happen.” Madison motions between her and Colt.

“Are you both happy? Are you going to get married?” I think my plan worked for everyone.

“Yes to both,” Colt answers instantly.

“Then let's go with the second.” Colt’s phone starts to ring in my hand. “It’s him!” I hit the clear button but see it’s too late that it wasn't Victor after all. Oh well, Colt doesn't need to take any calls right now. He’s busy with my sister. “Oh, you're not going to threaten to fire me? You must be a changed man.” I give Colt a smirk, knowing I’ve won this round.

“Because that never works?” Colt pulls my sister into his side, and she stares up at him in shock.

“We’re getting married? You don’t think it’s too soon?” Madison asks him. Nah, Colt always knows what he wants. He never wavers. He’s in or he’s out. It is part of why I like working with him. He can be a cold jerk at times but I always know where he stands on something. If he’s saying he wants to marry my sister he’s not fucking around.

“Trust me. You two are a perfect match,” I mumble. I’m trying not to cut in too much on their moment.

“Do you want to wait? We have our whole lives to get to know each other. I don’t want to spend another night without you. I’ve already spent so many alone.” I look at Colt. He’s laying it on extra thick.

“Ahh. I didn't know he could be so sweet. Plus, I bet he pulled every bit of information on you that he could get. I’m sure he knows lots about you.” I wonder who he got to do the file since I wasn't there. I’m guessing someone in security.

“You’re fired,” Colt barks at me.

“You can’t fire me. I’m your sister-in-law.” I inform him of my extra power now.

“You can’t fire my sister.” My sister agrees with me.

“She’s not my sister-in-law yet.” He looks down at my sister with a playful smile.

“Are you blackmailing me?” I wouldn't put it past him. Colt is very by the book but I have a feeling he’d do anything for Madison.

“I think you know I’ll do whatever it takes to be your husband.” He all but confirms my thoughts.

“I’ll