His Leading Lady by Jean Joachim

Author:Jean Joachim
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: spicy romance, sports romance, football romance, contemporary romance, series starter, series romance
Published: 2014-01-03T02:08:47.832558+00:00

Chapter Seven

Mark eased himself out from under Penny’s embrace without waking her. He smiled down at her then kissed her hair and pulled the covers up. Make up sex is everything it’s cracked up to be. He slipped his boxers on and padded into the living room. Gotta call Meg.

Before he could dial his sister, Penny’s cell rang. He glanced at the screen and read “agent” before it went to voicemail. He shrugged and decided not to wake her.

“Hey, Squirt, whatcha up to?”

“Did you talk to Penny?”

“I did.”

“And?”

“We’re back.” He swore he could hear her smile over the phone.

“Thank God. Honestly, Lug. You scared me. She’s great. Don’t lose her again, okay?”

“Aye, aye, Captain! Thanks for your help.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever heard you so miserable over a woman before.”

“There’s never been a woman like her before. Not for me.” He paced.

“So, why are you calling me?”

“Thought you’d want to know.”

“Figured you’d get it if you listened. It’s late. I gotta get back to my books.”

“Don’t you ever go out?”

“Not much. Gotta get the highest grades, so I can get the best job, one that pays the most. Then, I’ll get out of your hair.”

There was a moment of silence before Mark spoke.

“You’re not in my hair, Squirt. Not to get mushy, but I’m glad you’re my sister.”

“I know, Mark. It’s just that you’ve done it all. You’ve supported me long enough.”

“I don’t mind. As soon as I get a starting slot, money won’t be a problem anymore.”

“You’re the best, Lug. I lucked out getting you for a brother.”

“Go out, Meg. Have some fun.”

“What will Harley say?”

“Fuck him. Have a life, kid. You work hard. You deserve it.”

“Thanks. I will, when I graduate. Love you, Lug. ’Night.”

“Love you, too, Squirt.” Closing his phone, Mark went back to bed, easing in as gently as possible so as not to wake Penny. She rolled over, slinging her arm around his waist. He pulled her close, resting his cheek on her head. He pushed unpleasant thoughts about Darvin Sweetwater and the pressure to impress the owner out of his mind. It had been too long since he’d snuggled with Penny, and he wanted to enjoy this peaceful time with her.

He took a deep breath, noting the familiar fragrance of lily mixed with Penny’s sweet scent. Doubt about his feelings for her had disappeared. Her story tore at his heart. While she appeared to be a glamorous woman without a care in the world, her life had been anything but. He didn’t expect to find such an injured, vulnerable woman when he went out with her.

Mark hadn’t been interested in settling down. He was only twenty-four, popular, and had big financial responsibilities. So, when he had started dating Penny, he had figured it for the most amazing fun time ever. Instead, he got a view of what real love looked like. While other women turned a deaf ear to his financial burdens, and only wanted to know what he could do for them, buy them, Penny was different.

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