Page 133 of Tempting Miles
After making sure she’s settled under the blankets, I pull on a pair of boxers. Maybe the internet has some clue why she’s suddenly sleeping like she ran a marathon.
I barely grab my phone before it starts vibrating nonstop.
“What the hell?”
I climb onto the bed, resting against the headboard while Penny sleeps curled against my side, completely unaware of the chaos exploding inside my phone.
I bite back a laugh.
The men of Azalea Creek are blowing up the group chat.
Xander: Hey, bro. Just wanted to check in. Rain is worried sick about you and Penny. She said you went to stop a wedding but never came back to town. Please let us know you’re okay.
Gio: You’re the man the newspapers in Charlotte are describing as an unstable middle aged man who decided to ruin the wedding of the year? This is comedy gold.
Middle-aged man? Who the fuck would describe me that way? I’m the picture of a hot man in his prime.
River: Where the hell are you and why aren’t you picking up your phone? Mama wants to know at least you and Penny are safe.
I take a deep breath, then I join in the conversation.
Miles: Which of you assholes knew Penny was getting married and didn’t tell me?
Xander: In my defense, I only learned about the wedding when Rain came home after going to your place.
Gio: Yeah, man. Guilty as charged. I’m sorry I didn’t say anything but I wanted you two to figure out your stuff without any of us interfering.
Miles: Ha! How did that work out for you? Because your dear wife came over with her twin to take my head out of my ass.
River: Wait, so are you with Penny? Are you in jail? When are you coming home? What do I tell Mama? AndGranny?
Fuck, leave it to River to pull out the big guns.
Miles: Damn, Riv. Are you sure you aren’t a spy or a secret agent? I just got lightheaded with all those questions. But yeah, I’m with Penny. We’re spending the weekend at a resort away from all the chaos. Not sure when we’ll head back, but I’ll keep you posted.
Xander: Hold up. Together together?
Miles: Yup. *smiley emoji*
Xander: That’s it? That’s all we get after you almost went feral at the wedding?
Miles: Ha ha, you’re funny, González. I was simply making everyone aware that Penny wasn’t marrying anyone who isn’t me. We talked everything out.
Xander: Fuck yes. That’s what I wanted to hear. Happy for you both, bro.
River: Still don’t understand what a smart rich woman sees in you, but good fory’all I guess.
Miles: Aww, thank you bro. It means the world to me.
River: Cut the shit and keep us posted. I’m out of here.
Merlin: Glad you’re safe, Miles. Also, never believe everything you see online.
Xander: Hold on, little MacAllister. What’s going on with you?
Merlin: Nothing major. My agent just thinks I need to stop being a goodie-two-shoes all the time and “muddy my image” a little.
Miles: Fuck, and here I thought River was the only one we needed to keep an eye on.
