Chapter 31
The second Blair stepped outside, she felt lighter. Or maybe that was just the reality of what had just happened.
It was done. Laura and Dan had just been exposed.
The cold air hit her, but she barely felt it. Roman had moved her out of that house quickly, his grip protective. Possessive
even.
It didn’t make her feel controlled, just safe and wanted, so she let him.
Now they stood for a moment on the front porch, the sexual tension still thick between them. She wanted to jump into his arms and she was so focused on him she hadn’t even realized her sisters had moved past them down the three front steps.
“You okay?” Roman asked, scanning her face like he was looking for signs of damage.
Blair let out a breath. “Yeah. Just…” She gestured vaguely toward the house. “That was a lot.”
“You’re telling me.” Keira’s smug and amused voice came from the circular driveway. “Best family dinner I’ve ever been to. Although we didn’t get to actually eat anything.”
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Blair turned to find Keira and Sutton standing by Keira’s company car, watching them with varying degrees of amusement and concern. Sutton had her arms crossed, eyes flicking between Blair and Roman like she was assessing the situation. Keira, on the other hand, looked thrilled.
Roman and Blair made their way down the stairs and over to her sisters.
“I mean,” Keira continued, grinning, “I was hoping for some drama, but that exceeded all my expectations. Can you make sure that I’m present every time you let off C4 like that? Talk about impressive.” She made an explosion gesture with her hands. “Poof.”
“Keira,” Sutton muttered, giving her a look.
“What?” Keira gestured at Blair. “She knows I’m right. It was so satisfying watching Dan sink like a lead balloon.”
Blair pinched the bridge of her nose. Her head was still spinning. “Can we not talk about Dan right now? I need, like… five minutes before I process any of that.”
Keira rolled her eyes but let it go. Instead, she turned to Roman. “I’m Keira, by the way, and this is our older sister, Sutton. It’s nice to meet you.”
They all shook hands. It felt weird. Formal. Like this wasn’t the same guy who had nearly committed a felony in her honor five minutes ago.
When that was over, Sutton sighed, turning back to Blair. “Why didn’t you tell us about Dan and Laura?”
Keira nodded. “Sutton had to physically restrain me when that came out. Selfish bitch. Laura, I mean. Not Sutton.”
“I wanted to. I wanted to rub everyone’s face in it. I just…” Blair exhaled. “I just wanted Laura to come clean first. For once in her life.”
Keira snorted. “Dream on, Blair. There’s more chance of a second coming.”
Blair shrugged. “At least the truth is out now, and Aunt Viy can’t make any more snide comments about Sutton.”
She felt Roman’s arm slide around her waist. Steady. Warm. Like he knew she needed it, even if she didn’t say a word.
Keira smirked. “Like they matter. Let’s talk about how you and Roman are clearly sleeping together instead.” She put her
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thumb and index finger together, making a circle with one hand, then sliding the index finger of her other hand in and out of the circle she had created.
Blair choked on the air. “Excuse me?”
Sutton sighed. “Keira.”
“What?” Keira raised a brow. “It’s obvious. The tension, the eye contact, the hand–holding. Oh, and let’s not forget the way Roman nearly murdered someone in there.”
Roman, to his credit, didn’t deny anything. He just slipped his free hand into his pocket and watched Blair, waiting for her to respond.
Blair exhaled. “Okay, fine.” She crossed her arms. “Yes. Roman and I are-” She struggled for the right word. “-involved.”
Keira’s eyes lit up. “Oh, this is my favorite plot twist yet.” Clapping her hands together and jumping up and down.
Sutton rubbed her temple. “Are you sure this is wise?”
Blair hesitated. “It sort of just… happened. It’s my fault, not Roman’s. I threw myself at him. I… we just need time to sort ourselves out.”
Keira let out an impressed whistle. “Damn, and you didn’t tell us? I feel betrayed.”
Blair shot her a look. “Because I knew you’d start asking a hundred questions. I wasn’t ready to answer.”
hean, yeah. This is amazing.”
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the responsible one, sighed. “Blair, are you sure about this?” Blair glanced at Roman, who was still watching her that unreadable expression.
Was she sure?
The sane answer was no. This was messy. Complicated. And Roman wasn’t exactly the
type of man
who made things simple.
But she knew how she felt. He made her feel…. special. She didn’t know how long it would last and right now; she didn’t care. All she knew was she wanted him as long as he wanted her.
“Yes,” she said, steady. “I am.”
Keira wiggled her brows. “So, how’s the-”
Blair cut her off. “Don’t. I’m not talking about that.”
Keira held up her hands. “Fine, fine. I won’t ask for details. Even though I desperately want to.”
Sutton gave Keira a warning look before turning back to Blair. “I just want to make sure you’re not going to get hurt.”
Blair softened. “I know. And I appreciate it.”
Keira clapped her hands together. “Okay, now that we’ve established that Blair and Roman are getting it on, can we please go get food? Because I am starving.”
Blair rolled her eyes. “You’re always starving.”
Keira shrugged. “Yeah, but watching Roman almost kill Dan really worked up my appetite.”
Roman finally spoke. “Are you three always like this?”
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Keira smirked. “Oh, Roman. This is just the beginning.”
Blair groaned. “God help me.”
Keira and Sutton got into one car, and Blair automatically got into Roman’s, all of them ready to leave that disaster of a Sunday lunch behind.