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The doorbell rang, interrupting his thoughts, and Lacey moved off to
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answer it. Nick was left alone. As if of one mind, both brothers walked toward him. Ah, time for
the much-anticipated interrogation, Nick thought as he accepted the unavoidable. When they reached
his side, Blade spoke first. I have one question for you. When Nick indicated for him to go on,
Blade asked menacingly, You planning on marrying
her?
Lay off, Blade, Merrick ground out bless him in a feeble attempt at defense. Blade stood
there, silent and watchful. Both brothers looked so much alike it was eerie. They could have been
twins, except for an inch or two in height and Merrick s clean-shaven face, as Blade had a full
mustache.
Nick rolled his eyes at Blade s absurd question. Of course, what the hell did you think I was
going to do with her?
Blade never got the chance to answer, as they became aware of Lacey s raised voice. They turned
toward her to see what had her in an uproar. Evan, the dickhead, was back. Nick s face turned red
with rage when Evan grabbed hold of Lacey. Blade started toward the two of them, no doubt ready
kill Evan, but Nick stopped him with a hand on his forearm.
Just wait a minute, Blade.
Blade s voice was low and deadly when he asked, You re going to stand here while that asshole
puts his hands on my sister?
Trust me. She s not a helpless little girl anymore, Nick answered. He cringed as he saw the
look on Lacey s face. Oh, shit, he s in for it now. She s smiling.
What the hell is that supposed to mean? Blade snarled then turned to look at Lacey.
Both of the Vaughn men stood in silent shock as they watched Lacey s leg come up and connect
with Evan s jaw, knocking him flat on his ass.
Holy shit! they exclaimed in shocked unison.
Damn right. Nick beamed, ridiculously proud and turned on at the same time. That s my girl.
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Blade and Merrick began talking at once, but Nick couldn t take his eyes off Lacey. She was so
damned beautiful standing there with her hair in a cute ponytail and her pert little ass encased in a
pair of soft, tight, cotton shorts. He started walking toward her, but it was Blade s turn to stop him.
What? Nick said absently, still keeping an eye on the extremely disgruntled Evan. Where do
you think you re going? I wasn t through with you. I m going to make sure Evan doesn t make the
mistake of getting up. Then he
turned to Blade, looked him square in the eyes and flatly stated, I love your sister, Blade, and I
swear I would never do anything to hurt her. That s all that should matter to you.
Blade seemed to consider his words then nodded, apparently pleased with his answer because he
actually smiled. Merrick smiled as well. Soon, both of them smacked him on the back in a show of
approval. Nick made his escape before they broke a bone or injured a vital organ with their friendly
taps.
He came right up to Evan, pulled him to his feet and punched him. Blood spurted out of his nose
as he clutched and groaned. The two Vaughn brothers in the background cheered him on. Get lost,
dickhead, Nick growled to Evan.
With immense male satisfaction, he watched as Evan scrambled and stumbled his way down the
walk.
Nick slammed the door shut, grabbed a startled Lacey in his arms and kissed her full on the mouth.
He parted her lips with his tongue and breathed between her lips, I love you, baby, forever.
Lacey sighed and sank into his kiss, repeating the words back to him with all her heart and soul.
A sense of completeness settled over him. No doubt, their relationship had only just begun, but he
was confident that watching the girl of his dreams drift away from him was a thing of the past.
He had a future of mystery and excitement to look forward to with his best friend and lover by his
side every step of the way. It didn t get any better than that.
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Keeping her in his arms, Nick leaned back enough to see the drowsy look on Lacey s face. He
pushed a few strands of her soft, dark hair behind her ears and asked, So, what did he want
anyway?
Lacey rolled her eyes. Can you believe he wanted me back?
Nick had figured as much. What happened to Christy?
She tried valiantly to contain a laugh. He caught her on his dining room table with a man she
picked up while jogging in the park.
Nick smirked. Serves the bastard right.
That s what I told him.
They both started laughing. As they imagined Evan walking in on such a display, they laughed
harder.
I also told him he might want to go see a doctor and get tested for HIV since it s clear Christy
isn t all that finicky about who she sleeps with. He went a little white after that. The idiot.
Nick let his finger trail a path down her cheek to her neck. He stroked her pulse and felt it quicken
under his fingertip.
So, what made you want to kick him? he asked, only half interested in the conversation, because
Lacey had begun to smooth her hands down his sides.
Lacey licked her lips, her gaze never once straying away from his mouth. She was just as aroused
as he. Damn, if only they were alone.
Lacey? Nick prompted.
Hmm? she murmured, dazed.
Why d you kick Evan?
Lacey blinked, looked into his eyes and said Oh, right. Well, he told me I was the best thing that
ever happened to him.
And that made you want to kick him? Seriously?
No. To tell you the truth, I just felt like it.
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