and told me that this specific location was hiring. She also impressed upon me the fact that she had some of her best moments here in Washington.”
Her lips lift at the corners. “That’s actually really sweet. She wanted you to at least have a chance to experience what she did by coming out here.”
“Yep.” That’s all I know to say.
She quirks a brow. “If Thomas is your father… that would make Carter your half-brother.”
The back of my neck heats as I think about Carter. “Yeah, in theory.”
“God, the first time I saw you two together, I thought that it was funny how much alike you looked. I guess I wasn’t crazy then.” A small smile plays on her lips. “I guess there is a little brotherly competitiveness between you two then, only he doesn’t know that you’re brothers?”
I look down at the ground. “You could say that.”
“Ah.” I can see the gears turning behind her eyes, she’s thinking and drawing conclusions. But for once, I can’t tell what they are. “Well… that makes more sense.”
“What does?” I ask.
She colors. “Well, earlier when I mentioned that I was going to see Carter… you pounced on me.”
I suck in a breath. “I think that had more to do with you and less to do with Carter, honestly.” I pause, then the words tumble out of my mouth, unheeded. “I guess I just don't like thinking of you losing your virginity to anyone else.”
An admission against my own best interest? Definitely. I glance at Olivia, who is about as red as she can be, I think. She’s staring at the ground and biting her lip.
“Maybe…” She starts, then stops and shakes her head. “I think you should be the one who… um… takes it.”
I’m a little startled. Did I mishear her?
“Take your…”
She looks up at me, her face flushed and her eyes all the more blue for it. “My virginity, Aiden. I want you to be my first. I know you’ll do it right.”
There it is, an offering laid right at my feet. Her virginity. For a second, I have trouble catching my breath. My heart pounds. My fists clench.
The image of Olivia buck ass naked and spread out for me across my bed swims up into my vision. My gaze dips down to her lips, so pink and plump. God, if those lips look so tempting, what would I even do with a naked Olivia? What would I do if she brazenly showed me her pussy?
Bury my face between her legs, make her moan my name. I’d fuck her so deep and so hard that both us would probably cease to fucking exist.
I realize for half a minute I’ve been staring at Olivia, agog.
“That’s… quite an offer,” I manage, looking away over her shoulder. God, the fact that I’m even considering it is insane. But she’s standing just close enough, looking so fucking tempting. I can’t just say no, can I?
I picture Grayson’s face, scowling at me when he finds out that I even thought about touching his little sister.
I want Olivia. I really do. But being a grown man means I don't get everything I want, apparently.
“I’ll think about it,” I answer at last. That is technically true. I will fantasize about me taking her v-card later when I’m in bed, that’s for sure. Just her asking is like… a thousand years’ worth of spank bank material. I scrub a hand across my face. “Okay? I will think about it.”
Olivia shakes her head shyly and smiles. “I guess I should be flattered that you’re not just throwing me over your shoulder like a caveman.”
Despite her joke, she doesn’t seem flattered. I exhale slowly. We need a more neutral subject, stat.
“So… back to Thomas Morgan…” I say, squinting.
She looks a little relieved. “Yes. Thomas Morgan. I… I will have to dig up some pictures of him. I’m as curious as you are.”
I take a moment to absorb that, nodding. What if we don't look anything alike? Gesturing for her to give me the piece of paper again, I exhale slowly. “Who do you think got this fax originally? Do you think Margaret knows who I am?”
Olivia shakes her head, pushing a strand of dark hair behind her ear. “No. She’d have no reason to know your name. The majority of this was compiled by another of Margaret’s siblings. Anne, I think her name was. She passed away a couple of years ago. The records stop shortly before she died.”
She checks the time