The Good Sister: Part Two by London Saint James Read Free Book Online Page A

us. That in itself wasn’t unusual, but what was unusual was the fact everyone seemed to be on edge.
    “Welcome back, my petit,” Jacqueline greeted, giving me a peck on the cheek.
    “What’s going on?” I asked. “Why is everyone looking like someone died?”
    “Reid is here,” Breeze confessed in a rush, blurting out the words. “He’s been on a rant.”
    As if a tornado called forth on cue, Reid stormed into the foyer.
    “Fuck!” he exclaimed, glaring at me. “Do you know how worried I have been about you? I knew Archer was coming, but you never said anything about leaving with him.”
    “Reid,” Alec, Jacqueline’s muscle and right hand man, said in his warning voice. “You will calm your voice and control your anger while speaking with Trinity, or I will throw you out.”
    Ashton stepped in front of me.
    “Reid,” he said, and to my surprise he was using a polite tone. “I understand how you might worry for Trinity. However, I can assure you, I would never allow any harm to befall her.”
    Reid’s eyes flickered fury.
    “Archer.” Reid’s voice sounded as though acid was on his tongue. “I really could care less what you have to say.”
    “Stop it!” I said. I huffed around Ashton, feet planted firmly. “Reid, you have no claim over me nor do you have any say in who I spend my time with or where I go.”
    Reid glared at me for a moment then the glare changed to anger apparent as his features turned to stone. His silver eyes narrowed. Ashton held on to my waist, as if he were ready to snatch me back and pummel Reid if necessary.
    “Trinity,” Reid said through clenched jaw. “Do you want to tell me something?”
    “No,” I said, lifting the set of my chin.
    “So you don’t want to tell me why you are wearing a fucking rock on your hand?”
    Immediately, everyone seemed to stare at my hand.
    “Well...” Ashton smiled. “We were going to make a formal announcement, but since Addison is set on making a scene,” Ashton said, taking hold of my hand. “I have asked Trinity to marry me, and she has accepted my proposal.”
    A cacophony of noise followed. Gleeful laughter from all my sisters could be heard. Sincere congratulations from Alec. A hitching breath from Jacqueline, and a quite loud, “Fucking hell, you have got to be pulling my dick!” from Reid.
    I snapped.
    “Reid, I swear. You may be my friend, but I want to punch you in the face!”
    Ashton chuckled.
    “Trinity,” Reid muttered, looking almost befuddled. “Fucking shit!” he yelled.
    He balled up his fist before he threw up his hands. Reid turned and stormed past everyone, cussing all the way out the front door before he slammed it with a thundering shake.
    Ashton smiled his wicked smile, gazing at me. “That went rather well,” he said with a tone of not quite joking.
    “Yes,” I said, before turning my attention to Jacqueline. “Jacqueline, I really need to apologize for Reid.”
    “Reid is Reid,” she said, waving a dismissive hand. “I do not consider his ranting anger a problem. You have nothing to apologize for.”
    Ashton palmed my cheek. “My dove, you need to gather your things. Jacqueline and I shall talk while you pack.”
    I nodded.
    “I will help you,” Amelia said.
    “So shall I,” Breeze interjected.
    “And I,” Ceclie said.
    I smiled. “Why don’t you all come help me?”
    And with that, all my sisters surrounded me. We floated up the stairs in a whirl of feminine glory.
    When we entered my room, everyone started in at once. They were swirling around me, picking up my hand to see the ring, and flinging questions at me faster than I could process. In fact, the questions were being hurled so fast I could no longer hear myself think.
    “Wait,” I said. “I can’t make out anything but noise.” 
    I heard a mixture of giggles, chuckles, and laughs.
    “Everyone, settle down,” Amelia said, taking control of the situation. 
    Immediately, as if Amelia held some secret rank, everyone