Capturing Kylie [Slick Rock 9] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) Read Free

along behind her. Although she knew that Eva and her men had visited Dallas a few months ago and had time with the Badon cousins, she didn’t feel comfortable in a room full of such big, brawny, handsome men. She wanted to excuse herself saying that they all needed time to catch up with each other, but she didn’t think that Eva would let her get away with that, so she stayed quiet.
    “At least let me get you men something to drink,” Eva said as they entered the kitchen.
    Xavier grinned. “I can’t say no to that.”
    Kylie helped Eva prepare the drinks and felt eyes on her as she worked. The hair on her nape prickled and when she looked over her shoulder, all three of the Badon cousins were eying her body.
    Eva sidled up to her and said for her ears alone, “What’s going on, Kylie?”
    “I don’t know what you mean.”
    “Don’t give me that bullshit,” Eva whispered through clenched teeth. “I wasn’t born yesterday. I saw the way you stormed out of the house. Now, start spilling your guts.”
    Kylie glanced quickly over her shoulder once more and was relieved to see that the men were engaged in conversation and were no longer looking at her.
    She leaned back against the countertop. “I’m just tired.” She tried once more to dissemble, but the determined glare Eva gave her let her know she wasn’t about to wriggle off the hook. “Okay. Okay. Don’t get your panties in a twist.”
    “Start talking, girlfriend! I know damn well there is something going on with you. You look like you haven’t slept in months. You’ve lost so much weight you look almost gaunt, and I’ve been trying to get you to move here for the last six months, but you always had an excuse as to why you wanted to stay in Sheridan. Fess up, Kylie.”
    Kylie rubbed a hand over her aching forehead and sighed. “My life is in danger.” She quickly placed her hand over her friend’s mouth before she could screech and draw attention to them. Eva’s face paled and then she gave her a slight nod to let her know she had her shock under control. She slowly removed her hand and stepped back again.
    “Why? How?” Eva whispered urgently.
    Kylie became aware of the silence in the room and tried not to blanch when she half turned to see what the men were doing. Six pairs of eyes were pinned to her and Eva.
    “Eva, are you okay, darling?” Gray’s eyes moved from Kylie to Eva and back again.
    “I’m fine.”
    “What’s going on?” Quin asked.
    “Uh.” Kylie stalled as her mind raced from one lie to another until she snagged on the only thing that would account for Eva’s shock. “One of our friends is sick.” She made sure not to look at anyone as she lied. Eva had always told her she couldn’t lie worth a damn and now was probably no exception. She felt really bad for lying about something like that, but she didn’t want anyone knowing her business.
    “I’m sorry to hear that.” Pierson’s voice drew her gaze for a moment and then she turned her back on the men and faced Eva and mouthed, “I’ll tell you later.”
    “Who is sick?” Quin questioned.
    Eva said, “Sarah” at the same time Kylie said, “Louise.”
    Kylie felt her face heat, and she knew from experience that, considering her pale complexion, her cheeks were likely as red as her hair.
    “Hmm,” Quin murmured.
    “I’m really tired after traveling so long today,” Kylie said as she moved quickly toward the door. “I think I’ll go to bed. Good night.”
    Kylie rushed down the hall and into her bedroom. Once the door was closed behind her, she leaned against the wood and groaned. Quin was probably grilling Eva right now about her lie. There was no way those men out there were going to let her get away without explaining. Not unless she refused point-blank to talk. Yes! That’s what I’ll do. I’ll tell them to mind their own damn business.

Chapter Two
     
    Fifteen minutes later, her bedroom door opened and Eva entered. Kylie was sitting on the