“We’re worried about you, Laken. You seem a bit lost. You know if you ever want someone to talk to that we’re here for you?”
Laken smiled at him. She knew she was wrong to keep everyone out. Yet, she couldn’t seem to open up that last part of herself.
“Thanks, Trace. Lila is really lucky to have you.”
He shook his head and led the way into the house. “We’re the lucky ones. Lila and Savi are out back. We’re all going to get out of your hair for the afternoon.”
Lila had called earlier in the week, urging her to come out for the afternoon. It hadn’t taken much convincing for Laken to agree to close the shop early and come over. She really needed the break.
Laken stepped out into the pool area, smiling as she saw Lila and Savi, already in their bikinis. Gavin stood by with a frown on his face while Colin leered over his woman.
“Afternoon everyone,” Laken called out.
“Laken!” Lila called out, bouncing over to hug her tight. Savannah quickly followed and gave her a quick hug. She looked over to the men and said, “Trace, Colin—shouldn’t you guys be heading to Freestown by now? You don’t want to be late. All of you need to go; this is a girl’s afternoon.” Lila made a shooing motion with her hands.
Trace snorted but gave Lila kiss. Colin grabbed her up, smooching her loudly. By the time Gavin took Lila into his arms, she was swaying slightly.
“Behave,” Gavin ordered, giving her a heavy swat on her ass.
Lila blushed, although it wasn’t as though Laken and Savannah hadn’t seen one of her men giving her a playful pat before.
“Gavin,” Lila drawled with a wicked grin, “of course we’re not going to behave.”
Trace groaned. “Come on, brother. You’re never going to win this argument.”
Gavin wagged his finger at them. “I’m going to be at Dirty Delights. Call me if you need me. And no drinking and driving, ladies. I’ll take you home or you can stay the night, okay?”
Savannah nodded. “Max and Logan are going to pick me up later.” Max and Logan were her husbands and decent guys.
“And I’m not going to drink,” Laken a
dded. At least, she didn’t intend to.
Lila sent her a grin. Uh-oh. She had a feeling that any intention she had of taking things easy were about to fly out the window.
***
Two hours later Laken had a nice buzz on. The sun had set so they moved inside, switching bikinis for jeans and t-shirts. Laken dropped onto the couch, Lila sitting beside her.
“So,” Lila began, “how are things going between you and Duncan? You two are hot for each other. He’s hungry for you. He watches you when you’re not looking, you know.”
Laken raised her brows. “Sounds like a stalker. Maybe I should be calling the cops.”
“And how hot does he look in that uniform?” Lila continued as if Laken hadn’t spoken, waving a hand in front of her face.
“Hey,” Laken said, sitting up. “What are you doing looking at him? You’ve got three men of your own.”
“And each one of them is so sexy it takes my breath away. But none of them wears a uniform,” Lila pouted.
Savi laughed. “They might if you asked them.”
Lila’s eyes lit up. “Hmm…I could just see Gavin dressed as a pirate.”
“Yep,” Laken agreed with a grin, “and you’d be the sassy wench getting her butt spanked for misbehaving.”
“Hell, she doesn’t need to dress up for that,” Savi interjected. “She gets spanked enough on a general basis.”
“Like you can talk,” Lila said with a grin. “Didn’t you get another speeding ticket last week?”