Strong (Kindred #1) Read Free

talking, no one has even had a lot to drink yet, so no one is embarrassing themselves. I catch a flash of red to my left and turn my head.
    There she is again, in that damn red dress.
    On any other woman, it would look wrong, but on Carmen, it looks every kind of right. When I’d asked Megan about her, she told me Carmen’s a dancer, that she’s a brunette with long legs and the most incredible green eyes. What she didn’t mention is how unbelievably gorgeous she is, that she has the body of a Goddess and a smile that I’m pretty sure can be seen from the moon.
    Dressed in a tight, elegant, red floor length dress, her hair down and hanging in waves around her face and down her back she is absolutely gorgeous. I watch as she walks across the room, the slit in her dress revealing one toned, tan leg and the sexiest heels I’ve ever seen. After our all too brief conversation earlier, I’m determined to get to know her tonight.
    “Are you staring at Carmen?”
    I turn around and Lex is grinning at me. My little sister can be incredibly annoying, she’s like a ninja, she suddenly appears out of nowhere and she sees way too much. She’s one of those people who are just way too observant and she’s watching you even when you’re not aware of it.
    “No,” I scowl at her. “Are you staring at Harry?” I tease, knowing it will wind her up.
    “No, Carter, I’m not.”
    “He’s married you know. You won’t get to find out what those piercings feel like, little sister.” I tease her.
    “What? You’re disgusting, he’s married and expecting a baby,” she scolds me. “And what piercings?”
    “You haven’t heard about his studs?” I ask surprised. I thought everyone knew about them, he talks about them all the damn time.
    “No, what are you talking about?”
    “He has his tongue pierced.” I grin.
    “You said piercings. Where is the ot — ” she stops and shakes her head. “No way!”
    “Yes way, he’s proud of them too, I’m sure he’d show you if you asked, Megs probably has a photo to show you, shall I ask?”
    “Anyone ever tell you you’re an idiot, Carter?” she huffs, punching me in the arm.
    “Nope, you’re the first.” I grin.
    “I’m going to get a drink, Mom and Dad are chatting with Harry’s parents and it’s getting a little intense.” she shudders.
    “What are they talking about?” I look over and spot my Mom deep in conversation with Harry’s.
    “Babies.” she whispers.
    “Poor Jack. Mom will be unbearable now they’re married. I don’t envy him.”
    “No, brother, but you do envy whoever it is that Carmen is with!” she cackles as she walks off to the bar.
     

     
    I’m standing looking at the seating plan when Jack comes into the room with Josie… And they clearly don’t see me.
    “Can we just go and have sex now?” Jack asks, running his hands all over her.
    “I’d love to say yes, but we’re about to sit down for something to eat, so I’m going to have to say no.” she laughs, kissing him.
    “This is torture, do you have any idea how much I need to be inside you? It’s been forever.” he growls at her.
    “Your fault Manning, you banned sex before the wedding, not me.”
    “What are we doing in here anyway?” he asks, stepping closer to her.
    “I just need to check something.”
    “If it’s if my cock is ready for you, there’s no need to check, it is.” he tells her.
    Deciding I’ve heard enough I cough, alerting them to my presence. They both look in my direction and burst out laughing.
    “You should maybe check no one else is in the room before you start talking like that.” I tell them, walking towards the door.
    “You should maybe let people know you’re in the room rather than listen you nosy bastard!” Jack calls.
    “I was hoping to hear what I can expect as my present for helping you today.”
    “You’re not getting a present, we put you next to Carmen for dinner, that is your present!” Josie calls out laughing.
    “It’s