Page 76 of Between Steel and Secrets
My mouth drops and I take another swig, fighting the silence between us with alcohol.
Nova grins. “My turn. Do me next, but no sex questions. You guys are super pervy.”
Harper starts the timer and rattles off the first question. “Do you work for your father or Luca’s father?”
“No.” The smile disappears from her face. “Why are you asking me that?”
“Spit or swallow?” Ashton asks.
She smacks his arm. “No sex questions, perv.”
He laughs. “Fine. Do you want kids?”
“Yes. Eventually.”
“Your major?” Bristol asks, giving her an easy one.
“Sociology.”
“Your best friend?” I ask.
Nova glances between Ashton, Luca, and Harper. She grabs the alcohol bottle. “Don’t make me choose.”
The timer goes off. “Your turn.” She points at Harper.
I get the distinct impression that Harper is Nova’s best friend, but she values her relationship with both Ashton and Luca to not say as much. She doesn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. That’s Nova, always putting others first.
Harper starts the timer. “Go!”
“Have you ever shot a gun?” Ashton asks.
“No.”
“Ever buried a body?” I joke.
She gives me a peculiar look. “No. You’re just wasting your questions.”
“Are you keeping any secrets from me?” Luca asks, and runs his fingers through Harper’s hair.
There have been a lot of secrets between them in the past, but she doesn’t so much as hesitate. “No.” She stares him in the eyes, and I know she wants to ask him the same question.
“Is Luca the biological father?—”
“No,” Harper answers before Bristol can finish the question.
“Did you two ever hook up during your study sessions?” I ask.
“No, we studied.” Harper laughs and shakes her head.
“Have you ever had to fake it with that guy?” Ashton asks, pointing at Luca.
Luca growls at Ashton, and Harper rests a hand on his thigh. “No.”
“I think you’re lying,” Ashton smirks. “You are always so loud, there’s no way it’s real.”
“Oh, it’s real. One hundred percent.”
The timer buzzes, and Harper glances at Luca. “Your turn, babe.” She starts the timer on her phone and starts off the questions. “Have you ever faked it with me?” Harper jokes with Luca.
