Page 38 of Billionaire Unbroken - Asher
Sierra
“What are you smiling about this early in the morning?” Asher asked as he strolled into the kitchen. “And why are you up this early? I thought you’d sleep a little longer.”
I’d slept like a log in the comfortable suite next to Asher’s last night.
We’d eaten our huckleberry pie and looked at my website for a while, but I’d gone to bed soon after.
Considering I’d already slept for an entire day, I’d been surprised that I’d slept until morning.
It had been barely past dark when my head had hit the pillow.
I looked up from my phone and smiled at him. “I feel good this morning. I slept plenty. I went to bed really early. I was just looking at pictures of Lauren and Cole’s honeymoon. She put me on a friend thread, so I’ve been getting photo texts of her adventures in Europe.”
I motioned for him to look at the pictures with me.
He looked over my shoulder and the front of his body brushed against mine.
I shivered and drew in a sharp breath.
Maybe this is a bad idea.
I was so attracted to Asher that a simple touch felt like an erotic fantasy.
He reached around me and scrolled through the pictures, seemingly unfazed every time our bodies made contact.
I couldn’t say that I was equally detached.
I wanted to turn toward the warmth of Asher’s big, muscular body and explore every inch of it.
I knew that was impossible because he didn’t like to be touched, but the desire was still there.
“They look like they’re having fun,” Asher drawled. “I never thought I’d see my brother riding in a gondola in Venice. He’s been to Italy quite a few times.”
I snorted. “He was probably there on business. Lauren and Cole are tourists right now. And they’re on their honeymoon. I think it’s sweet. Don’t try to be cynical with me. I know you’re happy for your brother and Lauren.”
“I didn’t say that I wasn’t,” he said as he finally stepped back. “I guess I’m still not used to seeing my brother as a devoted husband.”
I let out a shaky breath, relieved that my body could finally stop reacting to his nearness.
Asher Remington was dangerous to me, and I was going to have to keep him at a distance or I was going to end up making a fool of myself.
I put my phone down. “I guess I’d better stop goofing off and get breakfast ready.”
“Don’t,” Asher rumbled. “I thought we could stop at the Mug and Jug for a cinnamon roll and coffee on the way to Billings to gather up the rest of your stuff. Devon and Reese are stopping there this morning. Reese wanted to see you to make sure that you’re okay. I told them we might see them there. I didn’t think you’d mind if you were awake.”
I shook my head slowly.
Did Asher really want to go out again?
And since when did he communicate with his cousin and his wife on a regular basis?
I was happy.
Really happy.
I’d been wanting Asher to connect with his family, but I was shocked that it was actually happening.
“Of course I don’t mind,” I answered. “But I think we need to seriously discuss me living here with you. I’m going to need more duties to make up for the board, Asher. I barely have enough to do as is, and I can’t just live here for nothing.”
