Free Sweet Something (Sweet #1) by K.C. Harper Page B

had her losing all self-control.
    “We were just talking about you two,” Paige said with a grin. “What are the chances of you walking in at that very moment? It’s like fate worked its artistic magic and brought you here.”
    Autumn laughed as she wiped down the bar and handed Tyler a beer. “This is from that divine artistic magic that brought you here. It’s on the house.”
    “Thank you, but I don’t think it was magic that brought me here as much as it was the need to see your beautiful sister,” he said. He took a sip of his beer, watching her watch him.
    The look in her eyes almost stopped his heart. The last two days had been torture for him. He found himself thinking about Grace every minute of every day. She consumed his every thought, and now seeing her again took
    his breath away. One night with her wasn’t going to be enough, and he knew it.
    “Do you mind if I steal her away for a minute? I promise to return her in five minutes. I just wanted to talk to her outside . . . if that’s ok with you, Grace.”
    “Actually, Autumn and I were thinking of hitting up the music bar down the street. She gets off in a few minutes and I know that is really not Grace’s thing. This is perfect! You can keep her company while we go grab some drinks at the music bar,” Paige said.
    Everyone turned and looked at Grace, waiting for her answer. She knew what her sisters were up to and was going to kill them . . . or thank them in the morning if the night went well.
    “So, what do you say Grace? Let me walk you home again.  I think I know the way this time.”
    “But you just got here and only had one drink. You’re ready to leave just like that?”
    “I came here looking for you. I found you, and now I want to walk you home. Unless you would like to stay here and have another drink?” He hoped like hell another drink wasn’t on her mind because he really wanted to get her back home and show her how he was feeling.
    Grace looked at her sisters, and then back at Tyler. “Are you two going to be alright without me?” she asked.
    “We are going to be more than fine. And by the looks of it, so are you. Go have fun! I can take care of my baby sister.”
         “Hey! I don’t need someone taking care of me.”
    “Sure you do! You just don’t know it yet. We’ll call you if we need you Grace, but I have a feeling we are going to be alright on our own. You will probably be too busy to come get us out of trouble,” Paige said as she jumped down from the bar stool. “Maybe I will get lucky and run into Grayson again tonight. That could lead to loads of fun.”
    “Grayson doesn’t usually go to places like that. He is very quiet. You would probably scare him with your carefree and flirtatious personality. You are a lot to handle, and men like Grayson wouldn’t know where to start with you,” Autumn said as they walked out of Geddy’s.
    “So, what’s it going to be? Shall we get another drink, or are you ready to get out of here?” Tyler asked.
      “Well, since I don’t normally drink more than two beers, I would say now is a good time to get out of here.”
    “Come on, beautiful. I will lead the way,” he said, taking her hand in his as they walked out the door and into the cold night.
    He pulled her up against his body and slid his arm around her waist, keeping her warm as they walked down Main Street. It was a windy night and he felt her shiver as he pulled her closer while giving her a quick kiss. Public displays of affection were not usually his thing, but being with Grace made him feel different. She made him feel like he could finally breathe after what seemed like a lifetime of trying to find his way out of the dark. She was that light
    for him, and showed him things could be different. He wasn’t ready to give up just yet even though they both have intimacy issues.
    “So, are you still avoiding me? Or is it safe to say I can call you and maybe take you out for a real dinner sometime?”