Forever Logan Elena Matthews (best contemporary novels txt) 📖

My hand immediately goes to my fly, and I let out a low chuckle as I zip it back up. “Okay, you’ve got me.”

He lets out a long whistle, crossing his arms over his chest. “So, how long has she been giving you a little something, something?” He winks.

That has me rolling my eyes, and I quickly realize Ally’s trait is rubbing off on me.

I clear my throat before speaking, “About a month.”

That shocks him, and his eyes double in size. “Wait, what? A month! Does Nate know?”

I shake my head. “No, neither does Remi.”

He roars out with laughter. “Hot damn, I can’t believe you actually got her to stop hating you. How did you do that?”

Tilting my head to the side, I say, “With a lot of determination, I’ll tell you that. But she’s worth it.”

“But you argue all the time. You were arguing just before.”

“No, we don’t argue; we bicker. And lately, a lot of that has just been for show,” I admit.

“Why keep it a secret? She’s great, and you’re lucky to have scored a gem like that. I’m surprised you’re not shouting it from the rooftops; you’ve been obsessed with her since day one.”

“We just wanted to see where it could go without people’s judgment. Also, with Nate’s wedding’s so close, we didn’t want to steal any limelight. We’re planning on telling everyone after the wedding.”

He shakes his head, chuckling. “I still can’t believe it.”

“You can’t believe what?” my sister asks as she rounds the corner.

She’s without Chase, and seeing her in only a tank top, I’m guessing she finally got tired of the couple’s sweater.

Blake’s eyes light up at the sight of Kaelyn, and before I have a chance to tell him not to tell her, he blurts out, “That Logan is in love.”

Kaelyn’s eyes flash to mine in shock. “What? With who?”

Blake answers for me, “A gorgeous brunette who came dressed as a present tonight and who I just saw leave his room thirty seconds before he did.”

“Ally?” she screeches loudly, pure excitement in her voice. “Oh my God!” She smacks me in the chest. “Since when?”

“Since a month ago,” Blake answers again for me.

I shoot him a glare. “Blake!” I yell.

“A month! Holy crap,” Kaelyn exclaims. “You haven’t been with a woman longer than a week. This must be serious. You know,” she begins pointedly, “I’ve always had a vibe about you two…a sexy enemies-to-lovers vibe. So, how did it happen? Did you lure her in with your sexuality, or did all the tension from the constant arguing just get to her and she jumped your bones in a sudden rush of passion?” she asks with gentle longing to her voice.

I stare at her in disbelief. “Jesus, you read too much romance. No, it didn’t happen like that.”

“Well, how did it happen then?”

Realizing they won’t stop badgering me if I don’t give them some information, I say, “I just showed her my worth and that I’m more than just my looks.”

They both just silently look at each other. Then, a second later, they burst out laughing.

“What a load of crap,” Blake says, bending over in stitches.

“I’m being serious, jackass,” I say to Blake. Then, I look to my sister. “It’s different with her. I’m different. I’m in love with her. She’s who I see spending the rest of my life with.”

Her eyes soften at that, and her laughter fades. Then, she turns into a proud big sister, and let me tell you, a proud big sister is an embarrassing sister.

Hand to her heart, she says, “Oh my God, it’s happened. My baby brother has finally grown up.”

She flings herself at me, hugging me tight. After a few seconds, I manage to push her off me.

“Jeez, get off me, woman,” I complain, taking a step back just as Jace turns the corner.

Oh great, another one of my siblings. These are the times I wish I were an only child.

He groans at the sight of us. “Damn, is there a line for the bathroom? I’m dying to take a piss.”

I shake my head. “No, there is no line. Just an inquisition into my love life.”

“What are you talking about?” he asks as he approaches.

Before I have any say, they both say in unison, “Logan’s in love with Ally.”

He doesn’t even flinch at that. “Tell me something I don’t know. The kid’s been obsessed with her since he met her.”

“Yeah, but it seems the feeling is mutual. I just saw them getting freaky in his old bedroom,” Blake tells Jace.

Jace’s eyes light up. “Wait, what?”

“Correction: you just saw us leave the bedroom; you didn’t see anything freaky.”

“But you were doing something freaky, right?” Kaelyn prods, smiling like a crazy person.

Being cornered by my siblings in the hallway of my parents’ house is not my idea of a good time, especially siblings who have been drinking mistletoe margaritas.

“You know, I’m not even talking to you guys anymore.”

Suddenly, Jace starts to bust a gut and points his finger at Blake. “You’d better cough it up.”

“What are you talking about?”

I frown, just as confused as Blake.

“Your precious car. On Nate and Remi’s engagement night, you made a bet that if Logan could make Ally fall in love with him before their wedding, you’d give him your car and…well, Logan made it happen.”

Suddenly, it all clicks. And though I was never serious about that bet, the look of horror on Blake’s face is way too funny right now.

“Well…shit,” is all he says while Jace and I snicker.

Kaelyn, on the other hand, looks furious with us. “You guys made a bet? That’s fucking stupid and so insulting to Ally. You’re all idiots,” she tells us.

“But a bet’s a bet, right?” Jace tells Blake, ignoring Kaelyn.

Blake shakes his head in defeat. “I can’t believe you actually got her to fall in love with you, but I am a man of my word.” He digs into his front pocket, taking out his keys. He pulls the key fob from its chain and