Dirty Deeds (Irresistible Book 3)

“I mean I think so. Pretty sure everything he did back then was to get your attention, Aly. He just didn’t know what he was feeling because teenage boys are stupid. Almost as stupid as teenage girls,” she said, jabbing her thumb at herself. “Anyway, less juicy story – I ran into him a few years ago and asked if he’d seen you because you weren’t on Facebook anymore and you have like, no social media. And he said he hadn’t, but he heard you were doing good and that was all that mattered to him. The end

“Well, fuck me! That means he was always in love with Aly!”

This one might really fuck up my chances in the future, ‘cause you’re her actual best friend

“He missed you, Aly. He couldn’t take care of you in person, so he tried to do it from afar. That’s what people are supposed to do when they love you. They do whatever they can to make sure you’re okay.”

I didn’t even want to admit that I had pitifully tried hugging a pillow the first few nights. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work

Easy,” Julian muttered, sensing my rage

“Mom’s free to find out that I’m with Aly. Just as long as I’m still with Aly

“Yeah, well, we’ve already established that your exes were idiots, so let’s make this the last time you compare me to them ever again, alright

“You want to introduce me to everyone?” she asked. “As your… you know?”

“Girlfriend?” I laughed, watching her cheeks flush pink at just the sound of the word. “Yeah, Aly. I do.”

“So I can call you my…”

“Boyfriend? Jesus Christ. Yes,”

Obviously,” I breathed out as he pressed the sweetest kiss to my lips. “I’m in.”