Begin Again (Beautiful #2) by Tamsyn Bester Read Free Book Online Page B

and I stifled a laugh. “Oh my God, you’re totally thinking about having sex with Grayson right now aren’t you?”
    Huntley ducked her head but not before I saw her cheeks redden further. I muttered “lucky bitch” under my breath. Unfortunately Huntley heard.
    “Maybe Jeff can help you out with that,” she teased. I felt my face warm and tried to act nonchalant. But the truth was, when it came to Jeff Carter, I was anything but nonchalant.
    “Not this again,” I whined, pretending to be annoyed. I was happy to talk about Jeff. He’d become the perfect distraction and kept my dark, unhappy memories at bay.
    “Just admit that you like him and we won’t talk about him anymore.”
    “I’m not admitting to anything,” I replied, crossing my arms across my chest. “Besides, I don’t think Jeff see’s me that way. We’re just good -”
    “Friends,” Huntley parroted, finishing my sentence for me.
    “We’ve had this discussion before,” I said, feeling slightly exasperated.
    “I know, I know, but I think there’s more to it than you’ve told me and I’m just trying to figure the two of you out.”
    Of course she was right and I felt guilty that there were some things she didn’t know about my relationship with Jeff. Or more importantly how it all started.
    Huntley spoke before I could think about it too hard. I looked up in time to see that we had arrived back in Breckinridge, and had already stopped outside my house.
    “When I’ve figured it out I’ll let you know,” I commented.
    “Thanks for today,” Huntley said after a few minutes of silence. “I had fun.”
    “Me too and thank you for my gorgeous dress.”
    “I’m happy to do it for you, Dem. I love you like a sister and I’m really glad that you’re going to be the one up there with me.”
    She sniffled and I handed her a tissue. “Sorry,” she said, wiping her nose. “I’ve been feeling emotional lately.”
    “It’s fine, no one would blame you. You’re allowed to be a total mess this close the wedding. It’s practically a requirement.”
    Huntley laughed lightly and bent over the middle console of her Jeep to give me a hug. I squeezed her tight. “I have a favor to ask,” Huntley said as she pulled away. “I was hoping you’d be able to look after Hunter one night this week before the wedding. I have something special planned for Grayson.”
    “Of course, I’d love to keep him for the night. You don’t even have to ask. Just show up.”
    “You’re the best,” Huntley sniffled again and I couldn’t help but wonder what the hell was wrong with her. It was more than just pre-wedding emotions but I couldn’t put my finger on it. I said goodbye and made my way inside. When I opened the door Coco started yapping and jumped up against my legs. “Poor baby,” I cooed. “I’m sorry I left you alone today. I missed you.” I bent down and picked the chocolate bundle up, laughing when she licked my face. I kicked off my shoes and walked into the kitchen where I fed Coco and poured myself a glass of Chardonnay. It was perfect for the summer heat. I plugged my phone into my docking station and listened as the sweet sound of my favorite female country singers filled the room. Jana Kramer sang about calling the love of her life ‘Whiskey’ and the Dixie Chicks crooned about cowboys. I was so absorbed in the music that I didn’t even hear my doorbell ring, or the door open. I turned around to refill my glass and found Jeff watching me, his mouth tipped up into that half grin.
    “Jeff!” My glass barely made it onto the coffee table next to the sofa before I threw myself into his arms. He caught my body and I felt his broad, muscular chest rumble beneath me. I inhaled his cologne and savored the scent that had come to represent safety and comfort.
    “Hey Red.” The deep, rich timbre of his voice met my ears and I hugged him tighter. I smiled at the men tion of his term of endearment attributed to my long fiery red