Ali Novak

Besides, the fact that he practically had abs down to his toes didn’t help calm my nerves.

“Why, you wanna do something else on the bed?”

Instead, I answered like any smart girl in my situation would do. “Um…”

“Good luck today, New York!”

When I heard the clang of metal on concrete, followed by a stream of swearing, I yanked open the door to make sure he was okay.

Cole was watching me from the doorway, his face blank. When I reached him, he didn’t move.

That I like you, Jackie!

But there wasn’t much room. With the door shut, I could feel the shelves digging into my back. And then there was the part where Cole’s entire body was pressed up against mine.

Cole listened to me then, and even though he kept his mouth shut, I was afraid that my heart would give us away. It was pounding so loudly that the entire house must have heard it.

Isaac shook his finger at me. “Now that’s naughty.” He put his hand on my leg and grinned. “Why wasn’t I invited?”