The Peer and the Puppet (When Rivals Play, #1)

by B.B. Reid

“I’m going to offer more unsolicited advice, although it might not be worth much considering the person you’re living with.” “And that is?” “Stay away from Vaughn Rees. Ever too…if you can manage.” I met Officer Trip’s gaze in the rearview mirror. “You don’t have to worry about that.”

Once upon a puppet, she remembered her limits and stayed away from Jameson. -The Peer

“I bet your mother would be proud.” I caught the doubt in his eyes before he looked away. “Tell me something about her.” He chuckled dryly, and I didn’t understand why until he said, “She would have loved you. You are the karma I deserve.”

Suddenly, flat on my back, thick lips crashed into mine. If ever I were to think back to this moment, it would be for one thing. Bliss. Not even with Michelangelo’s imagination could I have painted it better. My first kiss.

“No amount of money could make me suffer through life with that spoiled prick.” Jamie playfully brushed his thumb down my cheek while gazing at me lovingly. “And that’s why you’re his one, lass.”

“Vaughn never promised them anything.” “Like he never promised my friend?” “If she makes assumptions, that’s on her.” “Well, maybe he should be upfront with her. Don Lemon once said, ‘There’s a degree of deception in silence.’”

“Why should I?” “Because I can’t stay away from you. I’m trying, Four, believe me. I try so fucking hard, but you keep pulling me in.”