Jilted

by Vi Keeland

“Have a good day. Maybe I’ll see you around later.” The kid snort-laughed. “That means you’re definitely gonna see him. I think he’s in love.”

Halfway down the hall, I felt eyes on my back. “Stop checking out my ass!” “Only if you stop walking away from me, Cupcake.”

“I cannot believe you changed your flight to come with me to sell my wedding dress.” He shrugged. “I figured Lucas could use some sleep. He was up chewing my ear off about Olivia for an hour once we got back to the hotel.” I smiled. “Oh God. Olivia did the same. I think we might have a problem.” Wilder turned the key to start the car. “Yeah, if my ball-busting little brother gets a Carrick for a girlfriend before I do, I’m never gonna hear the end of it.”

I wanted to show Sloane Carrick everything—and not just London. The goddamned world.

“Fair warning, Cupcake. When I come into your room—not if, but when—the gentleman in me will be staying at the door.”

“Have I mentioned you look gorgeous tonight?” “You have. But thank you. A girl can never hear it too many times. And thank you again for this beautiful dress.” He nodded. “I intentionally picked one with an open back, for this very moment.” His fingers stroked my bare skin. “The things I’ll do just to get to touch you.”

“I think you are sweet, but you don’t want people to know it.” “Oh yeah? Would you like me to tell you what I was thinking about when you were walking back from the ladies’ room?” “What?” I slid my hand to her delicate neck and stroked my thumb up and down the front. “The gurgling sound you’ll make when I stick my dick down your throat and don’t let you breathe.”

Sloane’s dad smiled. “You care about her a lot. I can see by how worried you are.” “I do. It was scary as hell finding her like that.” He nodded. “Sloane’s mother, Lily, was diabetic. Only had a seizure once, but it was something I’ll never forget. Saw plenty of medical emergencies in my years on the job. It’s not the same when it’s someone you love.” I blinked a few times. “Holy crap. I do love her.” “You sound like you’re just figuring that out now.” Harry chuckled. “Haven’t you ever been in love before? I could have told you that two months ago, dumbass.”