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followed her with his eyes. She also thought of Brandon, his wonderful lips and his happy nature. Both of them were so different, and she couldn’t help but want them both. Maybe she was selfish that she couldn’t choose between them, but she wasn’t going to back down. It was all or nothing.
    Chloe began quickly soaping up. She wasn’t sure when the guests would arrive. Did they plan to have the ceremony tonight or was she just meeting the rest of Conner’s family? She felt a little awkward, especially after practically throwing herself at Brandon. How was she supposed to face these people? Should she keep her distance from both Brandon and Adam so that nobody became suspicious? Did it matter what other people thought? Probably not…well, only if it affected Adam and Brandon in a negative way.
    She decided to hold back, enjoy dinner, and wait to see what happened. She wouldn’t jump to any conclusions right now. Chloe quickly jumped out of the shower, wrapped a towel around her body, and headed back to her room. She wasn’t sure when she had first thought of the room as hers. She stopped at the bathroom door, looked both ways, and ran to the room.
    She was relieved and disappointed that nobody had grabbed her and ripped the towel off her. She felt giddy and started moving around the room, getting dressed in a pair of tight jeans, a black V-neck sweater, and boots. She wanted to look cute but modest, not wanting to draw any unwanted attention. It was time to go out and meet everyone. Normally she would feel anxiety at this point. New people did that to her. Knowing that she would have Adam and Brandon standing by her side made her feel strong.
    Chloe walked down the hall, looking at all the family pictures. Everyone looked so happy, and their family so close. She smiled, thinking about her own family, especially her younger sister, Katie. What would Katie think about her being here in this cabin with both Conner’s brothers? Would she be supportive, would she be shocked, would she consider moving here? So many questions flew through her mind, and she regretted not calling her sister.
    When Chloe walked into the living room, multiple sets of eyes captured her. She hadn’t been expecting so many people to already be at the house. She took a step back, feeling like a rabbit being watched by predators. It was an unsettling feeling, especially since there were mostly men in the room. Maybe a V-neck hadn’t been the best idea.
    One man stepped forward, and Chloe froze in place, not moving, as if her actions might startle him and he could lash out and swipe her. He closed his eyes and, standing right in front of her, inhaled deeply. She couldn’t breathe, didn’t make a sound, and after a moment he opened his eyes and shook his head. He seemed disappointed, and she couldn’t understand what she must’ve done to make him almost look sad. “I’m sorry, Chloe. I just needed to know. I hope you have a nice visit.” He stepped around her and left, and two men followed behind him.
    After three large men left the room, she looked over and recognized the other two men right away. They stood next to a beautiful, tall woman. She was about five foot eight and had short, black hair and light blue eyes. She smiled and walked over, embracing her. Chloe hugged her back and then looked over, waiting to hear what the men would say. Stan Miller, the lawyer, and Jacob Miller, the man from the airport, stood there looking at her.
    “Please excuse my husbands. Both of them wanted to come over and make sure you were okay. My name is Erin…nice to meet you.” She had a warm, inviting smile, and Chloe felt herself returning it. Even after her rather weird encounter, Erin’s outgoing, happy personality was infectious.
    “Honey, that’s a little overdramatic. We just wanted to check on her.” Jacob came over and wrapped his arm around her waist. “The last time I saw you, you seemed really upset. I just wanted to make sure you were