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his non-casted hand and held it out to her. I got you a lemonade since you re driving us home. He
winked as he said it, and she held back an eye roll.
His home, she reminded herself. Not hers. Contrary to what her hormones wanted, she hadn t
slept at his place since that first night. Storm had replaced her battery so she could drive where she
wanted to and chauffeur Griffin around when he didn t have one of his countless family members
doing it for him.
Thanks, she said as she took the lemonade from him. What about your drink?
He grinned as Storm walked over with a drink for his brother. Storm snorted then did that chin
lift thing guys did. Now I have my drink.
But& but why didn t you just keep that one and let Storm give me the extra one in his hand?
Storm snorted again. Need some allergy meds, bro? Griffin asked. And I wanted to get you
your drink, and rather than risk my mother s carpets, I asked Storm to help.
She did not understand men. She really didn t understand Montgomery men.
You re weird, but whatever.
You like me that way.
Storm snorted. Again.
Seriously, do you need something for your nose? Griffin asked, and Autumn held back a laugh.
I m fine, Storm said casually. Just enjoying the show.
Autumn narrowed her eyes. There s no show.
Sure there isn t, hon. The man winked.
Don t call her hon, Griffin said. She prefers Fall.
She closed her eyes and prayed for patience. Most days, Griffin was tolerable, but put him in a
room with his brothers when he s in a mood, and suddenly he s a little kid again, bent on torturing all
those in his vicinity. If only she could make her drink stronger.
There were so many sides to Griffin. There was the fun one that teased her and his siblings. The
overprotective one that had apparently punched Decker for daring to touch Miranda. The dark and
broody one, who emptied himself into the pages of his book. Then there was the possessive one, who
took her by the hair and plunged into her mouth, making her ache and beg him for more.
It was enough to make her head spin.
I think you ve made her head hurt, Storm said, interrupting her thoughts. He smiled at her, his
eyes filled with laughter. I don t know how you work with him every day. You re a stronger person
than I am.
I m not that bad, Griffin added in.
She bit her lip and winked at the man who kept invading her thoughts. Oh? Uh& as my employer
is standing right next to me, I should probably only say nice things.
Griffin huffed but leaned closer to her, his breath warm against her neck. You like coming to my
home now, don t you? It s not like it was before.
She couldn t help shivering from his nearness, and she knew Storm hadn t missed the encounter
either. One eyebrow rose high, but the other man didn t comment. Thankfully.
What are we talking about over here? Wes asked as he came up to them. Storm s twin grinned
and ran a hand down his tie. She loved that the twins were so different, though it seemed as if they
held a special bond that none of the other Montgomerys had. Or rather, an additional bond since she d
never seen a family as close as them.
About Autumn s fortitude, Storm said easily.
For working with Griffin? Yeah, I would say she has nerves of steel, but that would be rude to
our dear baby brother.
Griffin flipped them both off, and this time, it was Autumn who snorted.
Watch your language! Meghan snapped from her corner with Luc. They weren t making out
yet but they were leaning on one another like they couldn t wait to get alone.
I didn t curse! Griffin called.
Finger gestures count, man, Luc said, not taking his eyes off Meghan.
Those two needed to get married already.
Meghan s two kids from her previous marriage Sasha and Cliff giggled from their spot on the
floor as they played a game with Austin s son, Leif. Austin and Sierra s baby, Colin, was sleeping
happily in his grandmother s arms near them. Harry sat in his large chair, watching his grandchildren
with an odd smile on his face.
Autumn narrowed her eyes at the man. There was something different about him, but she couldn t
quite place it. It wasn t as if she truly knew him, but there was something& changed at least. It also
wasn t her place to say anything, so she pulled her gaze from him and the children and turned back to
Griffin as he spoke to the twins about some Montgomery Inc. project.
You re not allowed to help, Wes said quickly. Your hand.
I still have another hand, Griffin explained.
It s not about that, bro, Storm said. Come on. You remember the incident with the saw, don t
you?
Autumn s eyes widened. Saw? Oh my God. What did you do?
Griffin winced. We don t talk about the Incident. He turned to his brothers. And I ll thank you
for not bringing it up every time I want to help.
You have your own deadline, Griffin, we ll manage ours, Wes said, not unkindly.
She felt Griffin s wince this time, though he didn t actually show it on his face. She knew he d
been working more before the accident, but since, he hadn t written a word. He d been healing under
her care, but tomorrow they would have to find a new routine. There was no way they could put it off
any longer.
Are you annoying Griffin again with the Incident? Miranda asked as she leaned into Decker.
The two looked as if they didn t match her with her dainty features and school teacher smile, him
with his bearded, broody look and tattoos covering his body but the way they looked at one another,
there was no doubt they were perfect for each other.
We re not discussing the Incident, Griffin bit out.
Now she really wanted to know, but she wouldn t ask in a group like this. She d wait until they
were alone so she didn t end up embarrassing him. Why would she go and think of them alone? This
wasn t good for her brain& or her heart.
Did someone mention the Incident? Austin asked as he came over, his hand firmly tangled with
Sierra s.
Really, boys, stop making fun of Griffin, Sierra said with a smile. Her long chestnut hair
trailed in waves over her shoulders and looked as if someone with large hands had pulled at the
masses ever so slightly. Go, Sierra.
Yes, stop making fun of me, Griffin said with a smile. And now that you re all gathered, I m
going to go take Autumn on a tour of the house. He handed his drink off to Storm, who of course
snorted, and took Autumn s free hand in his own. Come on.
No making out in your old room! Decker called, and Autumn blushed.
I can t believe you just did that, she whispered as he pulled her into the hallway where no one
could see them. Now people think we re going to make out or something. I work for you, writer
boy.
He smiled at her, and her heart clenched. It wasn t supposed to do that. Her heart was supposed
to remain firmly in her chest and get in line with her mind. Only her mind kept giving her images of
Griffin over her, under her, and behind her, using his one good hand to show her just how talented he
was.
Damn it.
I like the blush on your cheeks, Fall. You going to tell me what you re thinking about?
I m thinking about the Incident.
He narrowed his eyes. No, you weren t. And no, I m not going to tell you about the Incident.
You should really tell me what you were thinking. He cupped her cheeks, and she licked her lips.
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