Chapter 1
Vanessa POV
“Oh come on Sarah, you know I don’t mind at all,” I said into the phone, keeping my voice light and sweet like I was just being the helpful friend she always counted on.
I leaned back deeper into the couch cushions, crossing my legs tight so I could press my thighs together and feel that first warm pulse between them.
“Ryan and Darius can crash here as long as they need to. A burst pipe sounds like a nightmare. Tell them to bring whatever they want. I’ve got so much empty space in this house, plenty of room for them to spread out.”
Sarah let out a big relieved laugh on the other end.
“Vanessa, you’re seriously a lifesaver. They’re twenty now, so they’re not little kids running around, but I still feel bad just dropping them on you like this. Ryan’s the quiet
