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was the first time her mom had mentioned it—now that she had temporarily moved back home and Matthew was conveniently right next door.  “What time are they coming by?”
    “Eight.”
    She glanced down at the cut-offs and tank top she still had on as the feeling of butterflies took hold in her stomach.  “Thanks for all the notice.”
     
    ***
     
    Matthew rang the doorbell of Beckett’s house that evening, his parents standing behind him.  He didn’t know how he’d gotten roped into having dessert with the neighbors tonight, but this was exactly the sort of interaction he was trying to avoid.  He couldn’t bear looking into their eyes as they saw him, healthy with two legs, while his best friend was still in a hospital.  That shit just wasn’t fair, and he’d hoped to see his buddy on Sunday, show his support, and make a hasty departure.  But facing his friend’s parents, who were practically like a second family to him?  That shit was brutal.
    Not to mention having to spend the evening with Brianna.  Holy hell.  He’d taken a cold shower before and after his run earlier.  That’s how worked up he was from ten minutes together.  Since when had the girl he’d always known turned into such a smoking hot woman?  He’d kept tabs on her over the years—asking Beckett or his parents how she was doing.  Watching from afar when she was younger and still in school when he happened to be in town.  But the years had slipped way, and she sure the hell wasn’t some school girl anymore.  She was all woman—with curves to tempt and tease him, long blonde hair he’d love to run his fingers through, and skin so luscious he wanted to explore every inch of it.
    She was the total package—all wrapped up in his buddy’s kid sister.  So what if she wasn’t a kid anymore; a guy didn’t go after his best friend’s sister.  No matter how gorgeous she was.  And hell—he’d been practically like a second older brother all these years.  It was a damn bad idea, plain and simple.  Maybe he could make a hasty departure, feigning exhaustion from his travels.  Maybe—
    Brianna opened the door a moment later, pushing all those thoughts from his mind, and Matthew had to remind himself how to breathe.  Her soft blonde hair fell past her shoulders, the tips of it just kissing her breasts.  She had on a soft blouse and dark jeans, but hell.  She might as well have been wearing nothing at all from the way his groin tightened and pulse pounded.  The soft fabric of her top pulled across her full breasts, and those jeans looked like they’d practically been painted on with the way her killer curves were on display.  Even though she was wearing more clothing than when he’d seen her earlier, she looked sexier than ever.
    She’s Beckett’s little sister.  She’s Beckett’s little sister.
    Maybe if he told himself that a thousand times, his body would catch up with his brain.  But right now, his cock was rock-hard and his libido was roaring.  He shifted uncomfortably on the front porch.
    “Hi Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy,” Brianna said brightly, completely oblivious to his distress.  She gestured for them to come inside.  “Thanks for coming over.”
    Matthew walked in first, Brianna’s floral scent surrounding him.  Was that perfume?  Her shampoo?  It was so sweet and innocent that he had the craziest urge to wrap her up in his arms and never let her go.  Which was completely bat shit crazy.  Hell, what would the other dudes on his team think of him acting this way about a woman?  It was true that four of the guys were now happily in relationships, but as for Matthew?  Not a chance in hell.  He was more a love ‘em and leave ‘em type.  And he made sure the women he took home always knew the score.
    Not that he’d be getting any action this weekend staying with his folks.  Tonight was family night, tomorrow he’d go out with the guys, and Sunday would be all about Beckett.  So