The man frowned. “Hey, you’re missing something.”
“Huh?”
“Your phone number,” he said cheekily.
Catherine placed her hands on her hips. “Well, I can’t very well give all of you my phone number, can I? Wouldn’t want you to fight over me. What was that saying? Bros before hos?”
He put his hand on his chest and dropped his jaw. “I’m shocked. In this day and age, you would refer to yourself in those terms? I thought with feminism and everything…” He shook his head.
She giggled. She had to admit, that was pretty damn funny. “Sorry, I don’t date customers. Hey!” She made a grab for the credit as he swiped it off the table.
“Oh, so you’ll give this to me for free, huh?”
As much as she thought he was clever, she had a job to do. She held out her hand and gave him her best “don’t mess with me” look. He flashed her a smile and gave her back the card.
“I’m Jason. Lennox.”
“Uh-huh,” she said as she ran the card. “I know how to read.”
“And I’m Nathan,” the other guy said. “I’m not as rich as my friend here, but I’m talented in other ways.” He raised an eyebrow at her.
She handed the card and slip to Jason. “Really? Can you stick it up your own ass?”
That made Nathan throw his head back and laugh, a move that surprised her. Most guys would get all huffy or angry, but it seemed these guys could take it as much as they could dish out.
“Oh burn!” Jason laughed. “I like you.”
“And I feel somewhat lukewarm toward you, but only because of that tip you signed on your card.” She raised her hand to stop him. “Please, gentlemen, no more dick jokes. In this job, I’ve heard them all, trust me.”
“You’re an okay gal,” Nathan said. “What was your name again?”
The people behind them were starting to roll their eyes and as much as she enjoyed the banter, she had a job to do. “Catherine.”
“I guess we’ll see you around, Catherine.” The two of them flashed her mischievous smiles and took their tray of drinks back to their table.
Catherine continued to sling drinks, but kept the table in the corner of her eye. She could have sworn that guy was looking at her, but she didn’t have a second to stop and make sure. But the entire time, she felt that prickling in the back of her neck.
“So, you’ve met Jason Lennox and Nathan Caldwell,” Heather said when she came back. “Those boys are trouble, I’m warning you.”
“I handled them pretty well.”
“And I’m proud of you. Still, it’s rare to see all five boys together, and it’s usually just those two causin’ trouble here,” Heather said. “But, boy oh boy, some of the girls around here—especially the ones who drive up from the big cities—you know they’re the ones looking for trouble.”
“Oh? Are they all…brothers or something?” Before she could ask And who’s the hunky one, she bit her lip.
“Not all of them. Nathan’s the only one not related to them. Jason, you’ve met. Matthew’s obviously his brother, and so’s Luke. Ben, that’s the big guy, he’s their cousin or something.”
“Wait, back up. Who’re the brothers?” She was confused. None of those men looked alike to her.
“Duh, Jason and Matthew, but Luke’s their adopted brother,” she pointed to the scowly guy with the long hair, who was ambling toward the bathroom.
“Oh, they’re brothers?” she said, nodding at the two dark-haired men, who were deep in conversation, their heads close together.
Heather looked at her strangely. “Girl, you need to get your eyes checked or something?”
“Hmmm…I guess the eyes are the same.”
“They’re—oh shoot, Boss is giving me the stink eye. Sorry, gotta go.” Heather quickly walked away.
So that was hunky guy’s name. Matthew. She wanted to say it out loud, wondering if it’ll cause the same chills she got just thinking about it. And him. And wondering what his hands would feel like—
“Get a grip,” she told herself. This wasn’t the time or place. She came here to maintain a low profile, keep her head down, and not get involved with anyone. Just passing the time until it was safe to move on.
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Other Books by Alicia Montgomery
Paranormal Series:
The True Mates Series
Fated Mates
Blood Moon
Romancing the Alpha
Witch’s Mate
Taming the Beast
Tempted by the Wolf
The Lone Wolf Defenders Series:
Killian’s Secret
Loving Quinn
All for Connor
Contemporary Series:
The Billionaire Heirs
Seducing the Billionaire’s Daughter
Surrendering to the Billionaire’s Son
The Combustion Series
Take Me There
Hearts on Fire
All of Me
Their Game
Let the Games Begin
The Game is On
End Game
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