Free On Steady Ground (The Walker Brother's Series) by Jennifer Anderson Page A

things.”
    “Um, that you want me to?” He said smiling.
    Laughing, “You never give up.”
    “If my brother doesn’t pull his head out of his ass soon, I’m going to have to pull out the big guns.”
    “I really don’t know what to say when you say things like that, and big guns? Here I thought you already had.”
    Laughing, “Oh no. Not even close.”
    “Oh and your brother has no interest in me. I think you’re just imagining things.”
    “Maybe. Maybe not. Enough about him. Lets talk about us.”
    “Grant, you are relentless.” Laughing at his tenacity.
    We didn’t speak entirely about “us.” We spent most of the afternoon discussing what he does for a living, what we have heard about former classmates. How his life has changed since his father passed away. The morning was gone and the afternoon was turning into evening when we decided to hit a sandwich vendor. Grant really was easy to talk to, more open to talking about himself. Sometimes when I talk to Ian it’s like banging my head against the wall to get him to open up. Such a stark contrast between brothers. “It’s getting late Grant, I should really call a cab and be getting back. I had a lot of fun.”
    “No. I won’t hear of it. I will take you back home.”
    “It’s okay Grant. I know you have your lady friend coming back.”
    Stopping me before we walked into his apartment building he put his hand up to my face, bringing me in close, “I don’t care about her. I care about you.”
    Even though my heart was aching for another, it was getting harder and harder to fight off Grant’s advances. When you’re lonely and the guy you are seriously holding a torch for keeps turning you down, and you have a sexy guy showing you attention, well I am only human. I knew it would only be a moment of weakness, and I didn’t want to encourage him any further. “Grant, I don’t know what I want. I do know I have feelings for your brother.” My nerves shot as I gazed up at him.
    “Are you saying you feel nothing for me?”
    Thinking to myself, I didn’t know. Sometimes I felt yes, and sometimes I feel like it’s a no. That hesitation was all that he needed as his lips came down on mine. His hands circling around me as one hand fisted tightly in my hair. He was an even better kisser than I remembered. Pulling me quickly out of view to the side of the building behind several bushes.
    “You’re all I have thought about Lizzy. I want you. I will take care of you. You will never want for anything.” He said trailing kisses down my neck.
    “Grant. Stop.” Both my hands pushing on his chest with little resolute. He new my weaknesses, and he was working them to his advantage.
    Grabbing my hand, “Come inside. I’ll get my keys and take you home.”
    Following him into the elevator I was shaking like a leaf. The only man I have ever given my body to being Craig, I couldn’t help but be curious. To want to know what it was like with someone else. Someone that actually respected me, cared for me as a person and not as a piece of property.
    Pulling me inside of his apartment he turned to me again, “Stay with me Lizzy. I promise I won’t do anything you’re uncomfortable with. Just stay.” He pleaded, searching my eyes.
    “I can’t.” My resolve starting to waiver. If I didn’t get out of here soon, I was going to crumble under his handsome gaze.
    “Please Lizzy.” Taking his thumb and rubbing the back of my hand.
    His lips touching mine again, this time I kissed him back, my own arms going up and around his neck. That was the only motivation he needed as I felt myself being lifted up and moved to a different room, coming down softly on a bed. The weight of his body on top of mine immediately. His kisses working down my neck, the front of my dress was down and out of his way in seconds. I wanted to stop and I didn’t want to all at the same time. I knew if I had sex with Grant, I would never have a prayer with Ian. As little of a chance