![]() ![]() Grayson tears his mouth away from hers and tilts his head back, looking up at me with glossed-over eyes. If I have to watch him palm this chick’s breast one more time without a single ounce of respect for his relationship with Les, I’ll rip his fucking hand off. ![]() “Hey,” I finally say, unable to contain my silence a second longer. I would take out my phone so that I’d have evidence, but I couldn’t do that to Les. I remain behind them for several minutes while the party continues around us, everyone completely unaware that I’m a fraction away from losing my mind. Considering the grip he has on the chick straddling his lap, I doubt he’ll notice for a while. I don’t know how long it’ll take him to notice I’m here. I’m standing behind the couch, looking down at him. I slide my hands into the back pockets of my jeans and hope to hell I can keep them there. That’s why, right now, this son-of-a-bitch is my number-one priority. She has no idea how hard it is to sit back and not let it be my business. ![]() She’s never been a brother before, though. Les has reminded me more than once that it’s not my business. My heart rate is signaling for me to just walk away. ![]()
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