Lib Novel Page 148
“What’s that?” I lift my gaze to Waller.
He smirks, well aware of my constantly wandering mind. “You think you’ll move back here?”
I lower my hand to my fork and stab another Korean meatball. “Honestly, I’m on the fence.”
His brows lift. “Oh?”
I’ve been living in Seattle since I left for college, and I like it, but…
I shrug. “I’m ready for a change of scenery. I’m just not sure I want to deal with these cold-as-fuck winters again.”
“So warmer pastures then?” Waller makes it sound like I’m gonna move into a nursing home.
“Warmer, yes. Pastures, not exactly.”
Waller leans forward, elbows on the table. “You have a place in mind.” It’s not a question.
I look over at the younger Lovelace. “Max here has the way of things.”
“You’re moving to Arizona?” he asks around a mouthful of food.
“Been thinking about it.”
Waller drains the rest of his beer. “What the fuck do you know about living in the desert?”
“I’ve spent some time there.” My answer sounds evasive. And it is.
Waller sets his glass down and narrows his eyes at me. “You making new friends?”
I smirk. “A few.”
He makes a humming sound, and I shove the meatball into my mouth.
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MAX LOVELACE
I narrow my eyes at the two idiots.
There is clearly some silent conversation going on between them, but that’s fine. I got enough shit on my plate without adding their drama.
Chewing, I glance back over toward the back hallway. “You think they’re okay?”
The guys go silent, and I look up to find them staring at me like I’m the dumb one.
“Call me naive.” I roll my eyes. “But Hannah looked like she was about to cry.”
Waller waves his hand. “That was just about the wine.”
“What does that even mean?” I ask.
At least this time Tony looks confused too.
“Never mind.” Waller dips his chin. “See, they’re fine.”
Turning, I see Maddox and Hannah holding hands as they once again weave through the tables toward us.
I have to admit it, they look good together. And it’s obvious my brother is disgustingly in love.