Contract With Big Brother-in-law
“What can I say? I’m full of surprises.”
I dropped my pillow onto the bed with a huff. “Yeah, like your ability to irritate me without even trying.”
Nicholas finally looked up then, his smirk widening. He then turned the book upside down and held it up. “There. Is this better?”
I stared at him with wide eyes, the absurdity catching me completely off guard. He just shot me a lopsided grin, licked his finger, and turned the page—still upside down.
I couldn’t help it. Despite myself, I burst out laughing, nearly doubling over with the force of it. He lowered the book and grinned, clearly pleased with himself.