Free Snowfall and Secrets (The Omega Mu Alpha Brothers Book 1) by Kierra Quinn Page A

exactly talked about stuff. She rents from me, but I don’t know her. It’d be weird for me to say ‘hey, I have to tell you a story, and then you can decide whether or not we should be together.’”
    “I’ve had stranger things work.”
    Tess walked into the room, and they both stopped talking. Lukas wasn’t sure if it was because she rendered him speechless when she appeared, or because he didn’t want her overhearing his conversation.
    “Marie said dinner is ready.”
    Hayden didn’t move, and Tess looked down at the Una and Dio.
    “I bet it’s pretty crazy when all the dogs are around.”
    Hayden glanced up, surprise etched in his features. “Did he tell you the story behind the dogs?”
    “Yeah. He also told me you got the first.”
    Lukas knew what Hayden was thinking. He hoped he didn’t voice his opinion.
    “Why’d you tell her about the dogs?”
    “She asked.”
    Hayden looked over at Lukas. “You do like her, don’t you?”
    Leave it to Hayden to not keep his mouth shut. But he wasn’t done yet.
    “I’m sorry, Tess. I’m going to have to withdraw my earlier offer. I’d never do that to my buddy here.”
    Tess raised her eyebrows. “I wasn’t aware that there was an earlier offer. I never said I was interested anyway.”
    With that, Tess turned and disappeared into the kitchen.
    Hayden stood. “Man, when Estelle told me there was a girl, I thought she was scheming again. So, should I plan to attend a summer or fall wedding?”
    “Shut up, Hayden,” Lukas muttered.

T ess felt at home at Marie’s house. She supposed that was why she didn’t mind taking little jabs at Hayden and Lukas. They teased each other all through dinner, and tales of their exploits on the island filled most of the time. Before she knew it, dessert was finished, and Lukas leaned over to her.
    “You ready to go?”
    She shrugged. “Whenever. I’m enjoying myself.”
    He got a little closer and whispered. “Marie doesn’t see her boys often. We should give them some alone time.”
    Tess nodded and stood.
    “Leaving so soon, dear?”
    “I’m exhausted. Teaching is hard work.” She winked at Doc, and he raised his glass to her.
    “Only for the good ones. By the way, there is a blizzard watch for Monday. Most of us are used to these, so we’ve already stocked up. But you should go to the store early tomorrow morning and make sure you have enough food to get through the week. Do you have a fireplace in your apartment?”
    “She does,” Lukas answered. “It’s gas, so she should be fine.”
    “Thanks for the warning.”
    “See you Sunday.” Hayden smirked at Lukas, who in return rolled his eyes.
    Tess leaned over and gave Marie a kiss on the cheek. Marie held on longer than necessary and whispered in her ear. “Be careful with Lukas. My boys can deal with getting their hearts broken, but Lukas is a different story.”
    Tess nodded and withdrew. That’s the second warning about Lukas. She wondered what he was hiding.
    She climbed on the snowmobile and didn’t hesitate to wrap her arms around him this time. Tess rested her cheek on his back. Everything about Mackinac felt comfortable now. She missed Miami and her family, but it was never like this.
    “I enjoyed tonight,” she said before he turned the snowmobile on.
    “Marie goes all out when the boys are home.” He twisted to look at her. “I hated to make you leave. Can I make it up to you?”
    Her heart skipped a beat.
    “How?” she asked cautiously.
    “I know it’s dark out, but there’s good moonlight, and I bet no one has taken you to the Grand Hotel yet.”
    Tess let out the breath she’d been holding. That was certainly not what she expected. True, though, she hadn’t seen it.
    “Night is one of my favorite times to go there and the snow will be pristine and untouched.” His eyes were lit up like he was thrilled to be able to show her this. How could she say no to that?
    “I’d love to,” she said.
    “When it gets too cold,