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  Two more people in my life are entering a new phase and I’m still stuck in the same spot unmoving. I’m happy for Owen and Elijah because they’re some of the sweetest and funniest men I’ve ever met. They make me think there are other good men out there but the problem is I don’t want other men. I want them. Now they’ll be beginning their lives and likely get married. I’ll be front row to it all and it’s going to freaking hurt.

  “No problem. I was grabbing a cup too.” Luke takes a sip from his own before he gives me a warm smile that does nothing for me. I shouldn’t have agreed to go with him. I thought having someone with me tonight might help but now I feel like an asshole because I know this isn’t going anywhere with Luke.

  When Luke had asked me how the Barton twins were doing it popped right out of my mouth that the twins where graduating, along with me asking if he wanted to come with me to the party. He knows everyone there since the Bartons subcontract him out when they need something detailed done. He seemed surprised by me asking but smiled and said he’d pick me up.

  Now here we are almost to Butch and my cousin Harlow’s home where the graduation party is taking place. An anxious energy starts to fill me the closer and closer we get. What if they brought a date? They never talk about girls they’re dating or hooking up with. When I’ve asked before they always say they’re too busy. Both of them are ridiculous flirts so there have to be women in their lives even if they don't talk to me about them.

  “Nellie.” Luke says my name snapping me from my thoughts of Owen and Elijah with other women.

  My stomach starts to roll and I feel like I might vomit. How am I ever going to deal with seeing them with someone else? They’re going to be in my life forever and I know that day will come.

  “I know this isn't a date, you can relax.”

  My eyes flick over to Luke as he parks outside of Butch and Harlow’s place. “You do?”

  “If that’s what you’re all worked up about don’t be.” He picks up his coffee and takes another sip. “But you’ll owe me a favor.” He slips that in there all while giving me a teasing smile. He’s handsome and I hate that I can’t I be attracted to him.

  Normally when someone springs a favor on me like this it would bug me, but I had it coming. I invited him on a date that clearly isn't one and he can totally tell. “Fine.”

  “It’s my mom's place, cut me some slack.” He shrugs. “And I bought you coffee.”

  “You did.” I pick mine up and take one last drink.

  “So relax. We’ll hang out and eat some good food. I can tell you about my mom's new place and we can call it square.”

  “Call it square?” I say with a laugh feeling a little better that Luke and I are now on the same page. He really is serious about his mom’s place and it’s actually kind of sweet that the favor he’s calling in is for her. I know I’d do anything for mine.

  “Call it whatever you want as long as it gets my mom taken care of.” He gets out of his truck and comes around to my side.

  “You got yourself a deal.” I tell him as I hop out but I don’t land so graciously in my heels. I stumble a little but Luke catches me right before I tumble.

  “Thanks.” I tell him trying as I try to get my footing.

  “Get your fucking hands off her.” Elijah’s voice booms across the front lawn.

  “Or I’ll remove them from your body.” Owen barks next.

  Luke and I look up in shock for half a second before Luke laughs. He takes his hands from me and backs away now that I have both feet safely on the ground.

  I turn my head and meet the gaze of two very pissed off looking men.

  Too Many… Coming May 2018!

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  Double the Ache

  by Alexa Riley

  Amelia Green is relocating across the country to be the new physical therapist for her dad's NFL team. She’s ready for the change of scenery, but she’s unprepared for the two hulking football players who want to make her theirs.

  Wes and Dean have been inseparable since the day they met. They even went to the same college and were drafted to the same team. They’ve known their whole lives that they wanted one woman to share. And the day they lay eyes on Amelia they know she’s the one.

  Warning: These guys are over the top but head over heels for the one they love. This ménage is filled with double the alphas, double the possession, and double the ache. Come play with us!

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