Summer Breeze Kisses - Addison Moore Page 0,320

those boys stay hydrated.”

I’m tempted to avert my eyes, but hell, they might be right, and a part of me is half-tempted to join them—the same part of me that wishes Wednesday would move the hell along. Although, I wouldn’t really appreciate Shep showing up at cheerleading practice and hydrating the team, so I think I’ll stay put.

Harley rises and gives me a sharp, wild-eyed look that doubles as a warning.

Knew it. Lex has been unloading on them just the way she thinks she’s about to unload on me. She’s got another thing coming if she thinks I’ll tolerate another round of let’s block that cock. No way, no how. Come Friday night Shep and I will be coming, too. I wince at the crudeness as Harley gives a windshield wiper of a wave.

“I’m with them.” She takes off before I can protest the thought.

Instead, I take a seat across from my dear sister, with her wild and wooly red hair that seems to grow toward the ceiling when she’s angry. It’s always been a great barometer of her temperament for as long as I can remember as is mine. I hate that my hair of all things gives me away. It’s ridiculous, is what it is—about as ridiculous as this impending conversation.

“Still a virgin?” She flashes a wry smile. With Lex a smile is never just a smile—especially not a quick one. It’s always a precursor of darker things to come, like getting my phone taken away or sent to my room. Only—would you look at that—I’m not nine anymore. I’m twenty.

“My hymen is still intact. Would you like to have Axel’s brother inspect it for you?” I shoot her a look. “Oh yes, sister, I can word wrestle with the best of them.”

Her lids spring wide. Her level of revolt is so far off the charts I’m pretty sure any moment now we’ll all be treated to my sister’s gray matter as it splashes over the ceiling.

“No, I would not like to ask Axel’s brother to perform an exam anywhere near your hymen.” She leans in hard. “He’s nearly twice your age!”

“Please. He’s ten years older than me, and I’m twenty.”

“Exactly!”

I stare down my sister a moment. Lex has always been a worthy opponent in a fight, but this afternoon she’s proving to be a master.

“Is that what this is about?” I slide my coffee out of the way and lean in to meet her. “You’re afraid he’s too old for me? Are you afraid he’ll let me in on the secret of life? Afraid he’ll give me herpes?” I hadn’t really considered that last one. Come to think of it, I’m completely in the dark when it comes to Shep’s sexual history.

“No,” she growls so low and animalistic that at least three different patrons turn to stare. “I’m afraid he’s going to break your heart.”

“My what?” I spike up in my seat as I try to wrap my head around this new level of insanity. “Lex, you and I know my heart has been on both lockdown and on ice ever since Mom took off. My heart is the last thing you need to worry about.” I wave it off as the insignificant organ it is. “Now, get to the good part. You have any tips? Any erotic positions you want me to try out? Should I do my yoga stretches before we get down to business?”

Lex chokes on her coffee, inadvertently barking like a seal in the process. If there is one thing I have always enjoyed, it’s egging my sister on to the point of misery. How can I not? Believe me, everyone in here will be entertained for the rest of the year once she gets going. The gesticulating limbs are the icing on the cake—and—here they come.

“You will not have sex with a man who is legally my brother.” She wags her finger wildly.

And as much as I’d like to be entertained right along with the masses who are currently rapt at attention, in no way do I want her vocalizing anything further.

“Would you keep it down? You’re embarrassing me!” I whisper-shout as loud as I can. “What’s the matter with you? Since it bears repeating, I’m twenty. And, unlike Sunday, I know where the condoms are and where they belong.”

Her gaze dips to the table a moment, her affect growing serious. “I see.” Lex’s tone is softer as if I’ve offended her on some level. “Do you love him? Or does that