Snake Eyes (The Masks Series Book 3) Read Free

squeeze.
    “Wow. Holly! That’s so great.” Caity put on her best sunshine smile and descended into the living area with her arms outstretched.
    Holly laughed as she hugged her kid sister. “I actually was pregnant at the wedding, but I didn’t realize it. We had it confirmed three weeks ago. That’s why we wanted to come over for this trip, so we could tell everyone in person.”
    “So how far along are you?”
    “Ten weeks.” She squealed, “Isn’t it the best news!”
    I walked into the living room and shook Max’s hand, murmuring my congratulations. He gave me a nervous smile then chuckled as Mr. Davis slapped him on the back.
    “So when are you guys moving over?” Caity stepped away from her sister, shifting to my side and giving Max a smile.
    “Well, I’m going to stay from this point on and Max will go back and pack up our place.” Holly’s loved-up expression was radiant. Caity’s mom looked ready to fly, her eyes brimming with tears, her lips stretched into a broad smile.
    “You’re going to live here?” I swung my arm across Caity’s shoulders.
    “Uh-huh, until Max finds a job.”
    “That’s awesome. Congratulations.”
    “It’s going to be so nice to have you home.” Mrs. Davis rubbed her daughter’s arms, a fresh batch of happy-tears brewing in her eyes. Holly turned and gave her mother another hug which Layla, the older sister, dove into as well.
    Caity hung back beside me, suddenly jerking in my arms when her brother Toby jumped down the stairs and gave her butt a hard slap.
    “Ow! Toby!” She whacked his arm and I curbed the urge to deck him. I really hated how he treated his kid sister sometimes. He was the baby of the family before she came along shortly after his fourteenth birthday. Everyone else had swooned; Toby had made it his life’s mission to tease Caity senseless. He claimed it was a rite of passage having put up with teasing from his three older siblings for so long, but I wished he’d just drop it. The guy was in his early thirties now, yet he still acted like an imbecile.
    “Looks like the world’s moving on without ya, little sis. More babies for you to look after.” He chuckled, taking a swig of his beer. “See, I told these guys when Mom got pregnant with you, you’d be good for something...plus, your old room’s gonna come in handy, too. Hello nursery, right?”
    “What?” Caity jerked again, but this was out of pure surprise.
    “Toby, shut your mouth.” Layla, now free from the hug, shot her brother a glare and rolled her eyes at Caity.
    “You’re turning my room into the nursery?” Caity looked at her mother, forcing a smile when the older woman glanced at her.
    “Yeah, that’s okay, right?” Holly waved her hand.
    “Sorry, honey, I haven’t had a chance to tell you. It’s not like you’ve been around much lately.” Her gaze ran over me before landing back on Caity. I swallowed, trying not to let the look bother me. I knew her parents approved of us together, but maybe they didn’t approve of the pace we were setting.
    Holly tucked a lock of dark hair behind her ear. “Mom figured yours is the best location. It’s warm and dry and the perfect size. Max and I will be just next to it in my old room... and when you’re home for the holidays, you can sleep in Toby’s room.”
    “Where will Toby sleep when he stays?”
    “I’ve graduated to the guest room.” His smug smile was damn irritating. The guest room was the best room in the house, not counting the downstairs suite that belonged to Caity’s parents. It looked out over the ocean, had a huge bay window and a skylight where you could see the stars at night. It was the biggest upstairs room by far and it was lush.
    I pressed my lips together, squeezing Caity’s shoulder as I remembered the weekend we spent in there when Caity’s parents were away.
    “What’s the big deal, sis?” Toby nudged her with his elbow. “It’s not like you’re entitled to the guest room. You’re