“That seems like a legit reason,” I teased.
“It is.”
Chapter Thirty-One
Luke
I carried her up to my bed and laid her down after she fell asleep on my shoulder. I pulled the cover over her and then climbed in behind her. I thought about the last two days and how I felt about her. I didn’t remember ever wanting something so much. She snuggled into me, and I pulled her closer, listened to her breathing even out, and fell asleep myself.
“Good morning!” I heard yelled from downstairs.
“Yeah,” I called back.
Emmy groaned against my chest. “I think I'm going to start sleeping at my house. He is way too loud.”
I chuckled and then kissed her forehead. “Won't matter.” I pushed away from her and stood rubbing my eyes and then stretching my hands over my head. I heard Ryan coming up the stairs, and I stood and pushed the door shut.
“Oh, it's like that now?” Ryan complained.
“What if she was naked,” I said through the door.
“Nothing I haven't seen before,” Ryan said seriously. I looked over my shoulder when Emmy laughed.
“It isn't funny.” I stalked toward her.
“It is, actually.” She laughed again. I jumped on the bed and kissed her hard. Her laughter broke through the kiss.
“He doesn't get to see you naked, Em.” I smiled and then pushed off the bed again.
“Why Em now?”
I sat on the bed and took her hand in mine.
“It just seemed intimate before. I can call you Emerson if you want me to.”
“Uhh. No. I like it.” She smiled and sat up. “Sorry I fell asleep on you last night.”
“I'm not.” I stood and went to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and ran some water over my hair just to try and make it lay down.
“I have to run into town after we workout. I should be back later this afternoon.” She nodded and then pulled the covers over her head.
“I've got to hit the woods today.” Her voice was muffled as she spoke.
“Be careful.” I reached the bed, pulled the covers back, and kissed her. “See you later.”
***
“You're going to cut your foot off, asshole,” Ryan yelled from behind me. I was a little distracted and probably shouldn't have been swinging an ax at the moment.
“What the hell, man?” Ryan complained. I shrugged and hopped down from the log. My mind was totally on the fact that Emmy was in my bed and I wasn't.
“She’ll be there later.” Ryan pointed toward my half of the house. Ryan was annoyed, and it showed.
“Are you jealous?” I asked him.
“Yes,” he answered honestly. “I always got the women, and even though I sent her here for you, I'm green with envy. She’s amazing. And you guys are disgusting.” He shoved my arm and then laughed. I raised my eyebrows at him.
“You sent her here for me?”