The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 14

JUNIPER

“We really don’t have to leave,” I said as we waited for the valet to get Asher’s car.

He squeezed my hand and said, “I can’t sweep you off your feet if you’re uncomfortable, now can I?”

back at the restaurant. From here, it looked like the hostess had a scowl on her face, but that could ha

a piece of hair out of my face. He leaned in closer, and his breath touched my lips. “What can I say to make

know.”

nearly touched—

cash to the man and said, “Thank you for your prompt service.”

with one hand behind his back and then he opened the door for me while Asher moved t

ff a moment later. He checked his watch and said, “We should be able

elt the need to ask at least.

smile.

tually had a plan

there, but then I thought about it, and you’re not like most girls. I wanted to have a backup plan just in case.” Asher smiled proudly.

ther fancy restaurant.

so I like to plan for potential failures. Then I can either prevent them from happening, or fix them quickly.”

ill worked hard, just like me.

hard,” I said.

isn’t an option. The world is always watching us—at least werewolves are.”

population due to the college, there were still humans in town, and that hostess had no werewolf scent.  “Apparently it’s not just werewolves. Humans know you, too.”

“Humans care about money. They may not know the nature of who my family is, but they know our wealth, which instantly makes u

sure I had the basics, but they spoiled Moira in a way they didn’t with me. If I wanted something special, I had to earn my own money for it.

nd, and because of that, it corrupts the soul. Sometimes I wish I could trade my life for one with more simplicity,” Asher

ave to work hard to prove that I’m better than what people think of me. I can’t settle for less, or I’ll prove them right.”

o work hard to prove I’m actually as good as people think. There are people out there waiting for me to f

“I’m not really sure which life I’d prefer.”

I am, and I can just be me, no pressure, no standards.” Asher smiled at the thought.

ier life. When he finally stopped the car, I looked around, instantly recognizing the place.

.

movie must.”

en. Anything else?”

Popcorn is perfect.”

han that, the parking area was pretty empty. Drive-in movies weren’t as popular as they used to be.

pected, especially after our initial meeting. He smiled and charmed to get what he wanted, but when it came to me, he was patient and understanding. He made sure to have a backup plan just in case I was uncomfortable with a fancy dinner.

n of perfect as far as I saw him.

n there was Axel. He was rash and uncaring. He acted like the kiss meant nothing to him, and I hadn’t seen him since that conversation. It shouldn’t have bothered me. I was on a date with Asher, yet I couldn’t stop wondering how Axel turned out

he accidentally spilled it and then surveyed the ridiculous amount of snacks in his hand.

andy do you

ed to give us variety, and I didn’t know what kind of candy you liked, so I got one of everything.” He dropp

ch sugar, even for two people.”

o such thing as too much sugar.” He held out the box towards me. “Want some?”

ts.

“I work out. I’m in great shape. I can show you if you want.” He smirked, following my eyes as I looked down at his torso.

s.”

ife, then I don’t know what the point of living is.”

my head. “That’s a little melodramatic, isn’t it?”

and by and let my life run off without me.” His eyes looked down at my necklace, where I was still holding onto it.

ded over the years. Some days were harder than others, but most days there was just a void sitting at the back of my head where my parents should have been.

aking out a bit.” There was a twinkle in Asher’s eyes that made me laugh.

he real reason you brought me here?”

ke you to a fancy dinner, but you didn’t want me

bably spent just as much on candy,” I laughed.

seen before.

people?”

m naturally charming.”

making me burst out laughing.

to get butter on th

im. “Want me to pay for the dry cleaning?”

, you’re going to get it now.” He grabbed the box of candy and st

it my head on the ceiling and half fell into his lap.

sher’s voice, but I couldn’t stop laughing.

had watched this interaction would think it was completely

r head okay?”

abbe

to strike me.”

ot my fault you let your ge

shouldn’t be as much of a gentleman?” His voice was low and completely different than before. There was a challen

hat the other side of Asher was.

very difficult to not kiss you right now.”

h quickened in anticipation. I wanted Asher to kiss me. My body ached for more of his touch. His f

with mine, taking as much as I was giving.

ing, and you are much too distracting.”