Chapter 18

Hannah

This morning is something special. I squeeze my coffee cup in my hands while my eyes wake up a little more by the second. Tobias is working out shirtless in the kitchen. I have no idea why he chose this room, but…

Wow.

It’s impossible not to look at his body… or gawk. I’ve never seen a man this in shape outside the TV, if you don’t count the jocks at college. But even then, I haven’t been this close to them.

But Tobias is right there, lifting from the ground with each push-up, and he is only wearing a pair of white boxers.

That ass…

I swallow thickly and let my eyes linger. Tobias’s ass looks great, his thighs are thick, and his calves are defined. Aside from working, he must spend hours in the gym.

Aren’t I lucky to be tapping that?

As I daydream, Tobias looks over his shoulders and catches me eyeballing his ass, which makes me freeze. It’s too late to look away, and I’m mortified when a smirk works into his face.

“Enjoying the view?”

I shyly look away from him. His eyebrows are raised, but I pretend to be more interested in a painting on the wall. “I just spaced out… I’m a filthy liar, but I must save my skin.

“Ah, of course,” Tobias stands up. He walks to one of the cabinets to grab a glass and fill it with water.” Tell me if you need me in another position for the next time you… space out.”

Whoa, hold up!

He doesn’t believe me?!

“I did space out!”

“Mhm, space out while thinking about me?”

My cheeks burn. “You little-“I stop there because I don’t know what else to add, and Tobias laughs.

“Are you calling me little?”

“S-so what if I did?!” I manage and stand up from my chair when Tobias comes lumbering closer.

His lips are amused as he looks down at me. “We have a problem. It seems someone is getting sassy

with me.”

I stroll past his shirtless form because I need water. Did someone raise the temperature in here? It’s sizzling hot.

“I’m not sassy…” I mutter.

“You are,” Tobias says from behind. “Is it because I should have given you some sex this morning? Is that

it?”

“What?!” I shriek. “No, not at all!” But I wouldn’t have complained.

else

my voice. “No. Nothing is bothering me. But why

snorts. “Breathing down your

because I’m practically surrounded by him, and when I turn around, I stare into his pecs. And since Tobias is a bastard, he flexes them, which

that!” I’m trying but failing to look away, spitting out some of my water. It runs down my chin. Tobias smiles, and I shake my head at

Me?” Tobias deadpans but keeps his playful tone. “I don’t know what

I clear my throat when I realize I’m staring

today I’m not going to focus on anything work-related. I believe it’s important

“Oh, I see…”

my face. “What about you? Any plans today?” “No,

smile on his face. “Then

blink. “What would we do? Is

to cook her a nice dinner. She isn’t home now, so

“No chef,” he smiles. “Mark doesn’t know how to cook or bake. He is only interested in hockey and photography. But Jake loves baking.

smile right back at him. I like this version of Tobias. The friendly one who is letting me meet his family members. He is probably

you and Mark going to do, huh? You

my

at him.

stuff in the trunk, and I’m holding a large bouquet of pink and white flowers for

says, pulling out the keys from the ignition to look up at the blue two-story house surrounded by similar houses. “It’s not a mansion, but my mother hates it when I try to spoil her,” I look at him, and his eyes grow warm. “She always laughs and says it reminds her of my dad. He

“Your

heavily, and his mood darkens. “The same can’t be said for her new husband. Julian is the twin’s dad, but I think he beats my mother. She

if it’s

interrupted by a tap on his window. We both turn around, and a younger version of

out

brother without

mean the hottest

opens the door. “Mark is also full of

step out of the car and watch Mark and Tobias do a bro

“You made it!”

“Sure did!”

brought your new

straightens his shoulders. “Yes, and

implying I’m

exactly, but both are tall with the same build. Gorgeous faces, although Mark’s eyes are blue instead of green. He also has darker hair

Tobias is the most beautiful and the tallest. Mark looks more like a brute, and while he is lean, I can tell his muscles

the new wife,” Mark walks up to me and stares down with intense eyes trying to read me. “You won’t wind up

Tobias growls. “Mark-”

is racing, I mimic Mark’s stance by crossing my arms over my chest. “I’m not looking to hurt your brother. He is my husband, and I will treat

smiles. “Good answer! Welcome

off the ground-it seems rough-hugging is a family trait. My legs are

this how

a chance to

he

to join us, Jake.” Tobias says calmly, but I

his cheeks take a redder color. “I didn’t have time to change from my pajamas before I saw

with, once again, that trademark intensity the brothers

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