Dangerous Kiss (Dangerous Noise 1)

I don't slow until I'm empty.

Still, my lips stay pressed to hers.

Chapter 29

Ethan

We get to my place, technically my parents' place, in Huntington Beach, around sunrise. We go straight to my room and fall asleep together in my bed.

It's like heaven sleeping next to Violet.

Even so, I wake up tired and achy. I've spent most of my time traveling for the last two years, but skipping around time zones isn't the kind of thing your body gets used to.

I need coffee, a long workout, and a longer shower.

First, I need to soak in waking up next to Violet. I need to soak in how fucking good it feels that she's here.

That she's mine.

After a long moment taking in Violet in my bed, I go through my usual morning routine and I head downstairs. It's early enough the sky is white—mornings by the beach are always dreary. Still, Piper is sitting at the kitchen island, sipping coffee and staring at her cell phone.

Who is she talking to?

She jumps to her feet when she sees me. "Those are Violet's shoes by the door." She pulls me into a tight hug. "Tell me you're back together." When I say nothing, she drops her voice to something serious. "I swear to God, Ethan, if you tell me some bullshit, I'm going to throw this coffee in your face."

I step back and cock an eyebrow.

"It's not hot enough to scar." She offers me a sip to prove my point.

"I believe you."

She pours a cup for me and pats the seat next to hers. "So…"

"It's not official yet."

"How old are you again?"

"You the expert on relationships now?" I ask.

"Would you really want to know if I was?"

No, I wouldn't.

"I've dated."

I clear my throat.

She rolls her eyes. "You're worse than Mal."

"No, I'm more obvious about it than Mal."

She shakes her head no fucking way, picks up her phone, and replies to a text.

"Someone you'd rather talk to?"

"Violet." She laughs. "She getting up anytime soon?"

"Not sure, we got in late."