Slowly, he turned back to face Talia’s brother. Carter was standing behind his desk, fists resting on the wooden top, eyes glaring at Parker.

     “What did you just say?”

     “I’m in love with your sister,” Parker enunciated slowly. “Although, she should probably have been the first person to hear that, and not you.”

     “You’re in love with her?” Carter growled.

     “Are you seriously pissed at me right now?” Parker asked. “I tell you I love your sister and you’re upset? Shouldn’t you be more upset if I said I wasn’t in love with her?”

     “Fuck,” Carter said, straightening and sweeping his hand over his face. “I don’t know what I...