Obsession Falls (The Haven Brothers #1)

“I wouldn’t do that. She’s not good enough for you.”

“You said she was a nice girl.”

Louise shrugged. “I shouldn’t have listened to Florence. You can’t believe a word that woman says, especially about her grandchildren. Makes up stories like you wouldn’t believe.”

“Then why did you drop her off at my remodel so I had to give her a ride home?”

She sighed, as if the answer should be obvious, but she’d explain anyway. “If you must know, I was trying to push you toward Audrey.”

“How would trying to get me to go out with another woman push me toward Audrey?”

“Don’t question my methods, Josiah.” She patted his cheek. “Besides, it worked, didn’t it?”

I pressed my lips together so I wouldn’t laugh out loud. This woman was hilarious. Although Josiah was clearly not amused.

Marlene handed her a casserole dish wrapped in foil.

“Thank you, dear. I’m afraid I can’t stay. I have to get this to Doris. But it was so good to meet you, Audrey.” Her eyes moved to Josiah. “Seal the deal on this one quick, before she gets away from you.”

I tried to suppress another laugh.

Josiah just shook his head.

“Ta ta!” As quickly as she’d come, Aunt Louise disappeared out the front door.

“That reminds me, I don’t have anything defrosted for dinner,” Marlene said. “Paul, what sounds good?”

“Let’s go out. Date night.” He headed for the back door. “I’ll pick you up at seven. Wear something pretty.”

She beamed at him as he walked out and shut the door behind him. “I guess that means I’m not inviting you to stay for dinner.”

“That’s fine. We need to get going anyway.” Josiah grabbed my hand. “See you later, Mom.”

“Have a fun date night,” I said.

“We will. Bye, you two. Have a good evening.”

We left and got into Josiah’s truck. On the way home, I was almost as jumpy as I had been on the way there. Which didn’t make any sense. It had been a fun visit. His parents were amazing and I’d adored his aunt Louise.

So why did I feel so tangled up inside?

Because I really liked Josiah and I really liked his family. And that combination was starting to scare me a little.

CHAPTER26

Josiah

Audrey nested against me,all smooth skin and soft curves. I wasn’t tired enough to sleep but I wasn’t motivated to get out of bed, either. She did that to me. Settled me down enough to want to stay in bed with her after sex.

Damn woman was turning me into a cuddler.

Her slow, deep breath loosened the tension in my back. I kissed her neck a few times, enjoying the feel of her body tucked against mine. I was sated and relaxed, although if she’d wanted another go, I’d have been up for it.

She did that to me, too.

“Have your parents always been like that?” she asked out of the blue.

“Like what?”