Can I Tell You Something? (Snowbound Secrets, #1)

by Holly June Smith

“Are you ashamed to be seen with me?” he says, his shoulders slumping forward. He sounds sad, and that’s not what I intended at all. “No, it’s just…” I twist my body towards him and wish I could see him properly underneath his goggles. “This is so awkward.” “Because we kissed?” “Yes,” I admit, even though not one part of me ever wanted those kisses to end. “And because you came here with my brother.” “So you are ashamed of me?” “No, but what are the chances? I don’t think he’d be thrilled about this.” “Hmmm, he told me to stay away from you, actually.” “He said that?” I snap my head towards him. “I assumed he was just playing the protective big brother role. I didn’t think I’d get here and his sister would be you. I never thought you’d know who I am.” “How on earth are we supposed to explain this? I don’t want my brother to know I know about Mac. I mean, we’re close, but we’re not swapping masturbation material close.” “We could tell him it’s an undeniable physical attraction. Which, on my part, is 1000% true.” Sure, me and who else, my brain helpfully chimes in. “I’m not some desperate fangirl, and I apologise if I’ve given you that impression. I don’t want to be another notch on your bedpost.” “Hannah, look at me,” he says, straightening up. “I don’t do this. I don’t hook up with fans, but I was attracted to you before I knew you were aware of my work.” “What do you mean, you don’t hook up with fans?”