Chapter 1

Vanessa POV

“Oh come on Sarah, you know I don’t mind at all,” I said into the phone, keeping my voice light and sweet like I was just being the helpful friend she always counted on.

I leaned back deeper into the couch cushions, crossing my legs tight so I could press my thighs together and feel that first warm pulse between them.

“Ryan and Darius can crash here as long as they need to. A burst pipe sounds like a nightmare. Tell them to bring whatever they want. I’ve got so much empty space in this house, plenty of room for them to spread out.”

Sarah let...