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give them some alone time tonight. Kelcey, you
should come home with me.”
    That comment brought her head up in a
hurry. Her eyes widened. He thought he saw apprehension flash through them
before they narrowed. That nose went back up in the air and she released a
snort of laughter. “Yeah, right.”
    “I’m serious. I have two extra bedrooms.
One of them has its own bath. You’ll have it all to yourself. Rye and Alaina
should have some private time to celebrate their engagement.”
    “You’re very sweet to offer, Dax,” Alaina
said, “but it isn’t necessary for Kelcey to leave. She just moved in here
yesterday.”
    “I know that. I also know that y’all can be
alone in your bedroom no matter who is in the house. But if you and Rye are completely alone, y’all can run around the house naked and you can scream as loud as you
want to.”
    Alaina hit Rye’s arm. “You told him I scream ?”
    “Ow.” Rye rubbed the spot she’d hit. “I
didn’t have to tell him. He can probably hear you at his house.”
    She blushed again as everyone
laughed—everyone but Kelcey. Her cheeks as red as Alaina’s, she lowered her
head and stared into her wineglass.
    “It’s only for one night. I’ll bring Kelcey
back tomorrow in plenty of time to watch the Cowboys’ game.”
    Rye and Griff looked at each other. Dax
knew what that look meant—they figured he’d make a move on Kelcey when he got
her alone in his house. While the idea tempted him, he hadn’t made the
suggestion to get Kelcey alone. He honestly wanted to do something nice for Rye
and Alaina.
    He faced Kelcey. “The bedroom has a lock on
the door. I won’t bother you.”
    “I’m not worried about that.”
    “Is there something you are worried
about?”
    Her gaze touched everyone in the room
before she looked at him again. “Of course not.”
    “Okay, so it’s settled.” He glanced at the
clock on the wall. “It’s almost eleven. If you’ll get whatever you want to take
with you, we’ll head out.”
    “I’ll help you, Kelc,” Emma said, standing.
    “Me too.” Alaina also rose from her chair.
    The three women left the room, Kelcey
leading the way. Dax enjoyed the view of them walking out, then turned his head
toward his brothers. Neither of them were smiling.
    “What are you doing, Dax?” Griff asked.
    “I’m doing something nice for Rye. Why is
that a bad thing?”
    “It isn’t a bad thing, if that’s really
what you’re doing and not trying to get in Kelcey’s panties.”
    Dax grinned. “That wouldn’t be a bad thing
either.”
    His teasing didn’t earn him the slightest
chuckle from his brothers. “Hey, I’m joking. I’m not making a move on Kelcey.”
    “I hope not.” Griff set his empty glass on
the table beside his chair. “Kelcey isn’t outgoing like Emma and Alaina. Emma
told me Kelcey never dates, that she’d rather stay home and read than go out
with a guy.”
    Rye leaned back in his chair. “Sounds like
someone hurt her.”
    “I have no intention of hurting Kelcey.
I’ll admit I’m attracted to her. Those blue eyes could drive a man to his
knees. If I can charm her into my bed, I won’t complain.”
    “She isn’t like the women you usually date,
Dax,” Griff said. “She won’t fall into your arms the first time you snap your
fingers.”
    “Then I’ll have to work harder. I think
she’ll be worth it.”
    * * * * *
    Kelcey laid her toothbrush and toothpaste
in the tote on top of her pajamas. “Guess that’s it.”
    “Are you sure you want to go with Dax?”
Alaina sat on the bed next to Emma. “You don’t have to leave. You won’t disturb
Rye and me if you stay.”
    “I agree with Dax.” Kelcey zipped her tote
shut. “You and Rye should have the house to yourselves tonight so you can
celebrate your engagement.”
    “You can spend the night with Griff and me,
if that would make you feel more comfortable.”
    Kelcey caught herself before her mouth
dropped open. Emma’s offer shocked her. Kelcey