Dylan and Taylor (Soul Mates 101 Series) (29 page)

“Oh, and I’m just giving you a heads up, so there are no surprises, man. Vincent was being real nosy about our house, and how long we’ll all be living there. I don’t know if he has something planned, but I wanted to let you know about it,” Cody says.

“Taylor had to learn her behavior from someone, so it wouldn’t be a shock if he’s up to something.”

Taylor

My dad runs Dylan out, so he can talk to me. “Darlin, are you wanting Dylan to stay over some, or do you want him to move in with you?”

“I want him to live with me, but I don’t think he’ll leave the guys. He’ll probably have to go back and forth.”

“If you want him to move in, then you need to ask him.”

“I don’t want to put more pressure on him. He might feel like he has to do it since this happened to me.”

“Darlin’, that man has cried more tears this last week than I’ve ever seen. He loves you like crazy, so ask him. If he says yes, it’ll be because he really wants to live with you. I want to do something nice for the guys. They’ve been such a good friend to you. They’ve stayed here every day because they were so worried.

“I guess Austin’s parents own the home they live in, but the guys pay the utilities and upkeep. I’m going to take care of that for a while, so they can save their money to get out of there sooner. This way, Dylan won’t have any worries over moving out. I’ll tell him ahead of time, of course.”

“Thanks, Dad. I love you, and I’m sorry I put you through this.”

“You don’t need to apologize to me after all you’ve been through. Just don’t shut us out if you ever have problems. I want to be there for you. Dylan finally got you to open up, and I don’t want that to change. I have a lot of years to make up to you. I love you, and I’m going to go back out and send Dylan in, so you can talk to him about the apartment.”

Dylan comes back into my room with his charming gaze. “You know you suck women in with that smile of yours,” I say. Now his head is swelling, and his grin is growing.

“Scoot over, chick. I’m lying next to you. Now, don’t forget about my gorgeous hair and these long, dark eyelashes.” He bats his eyes at me as he climbs into the bed. “I often hear how great they are, too.”

“Yes, I can’t forget about those. They’re the prettiest lashes I’ve ever seen.”

“Well, you can use a different word besides pretty.”

I giggle, which I do a lot when I’m with him. He’s so funny. We face each other, smiling continuously.

“Dylan, I need to ask you something, but don’t think because I’m hurt you have to do it.”

“I’m going to do whatever it is, so let me hear it?”

“Would you want to live with me?”

“I would love to live with you, Taylor, but I have to pay rent at my house, so I can’t pay for the apartment.”

“The apartment is already paid up for a year. I know you’re really close to your friends, and it’s already been an adjustment for them to have Brett gone, so I understand you’ll need to be over there a lot.

“I’d never try to keep you from them. I know you’ll sleep at the apartment every night, so you need to be able to call it home and have everything you need. It’s really nice. I think you’re going to love it.”

“I can’t wait to live with you.” He gives me a sensual kiss, and I know the first thing we’ll be doing when I get out of here.

“You’re going to love the bed. I bought the largest one with the nicest mattresses. I haven’t slept in it yet. I was waiting for you.”

He puts his hand behind my neck and pulls me toward him, resting our foreheads together. “I’m so sorry, Taylor. I promise to wake up with you in that awesome bed every damn day. I love you.”

Nate

My parents and I are eating dinner when the news comes on.
Shit!
There are pictures of Tory and me kissing in the parking garage. I did not see those cameras. My dad’s going to kill me. I should only hope because if he doesn’t, then Vincent’s going to get hold of me!

I glance to my dad. His eyes slowly move from the TV to mine before he smirks at me. “Can you try to be more discreet, son?”

I knew my dad had a cool side. “Sure thing, Dad.” I can’t look at my mom, but I feel her pat my hand. She’s always cool, so I’m sure she’s smiling, too. After I eat, I go to my room and text Tory.

Me:
Hi, peanut. Everyone stared at me today at school, but I guess I won’t have to deal with it for long since Vincent’s going to kill me! There are pics of us kissing all over the television and Internet!

Tory:
I know, it’s cool, isn’t it?

She would say something like that.

Me:
If I’m going to be treated like a celebrity, I’d at least like a fat bedroom and restroom like you have. Oh, and let’s not forget the Lamborghini. I need one of those, too.

Tory:
I’m glad to hear from you, but sorry you had a rough day. My dad won’t kill you. He’s too cool a dude. You can use my bed and shower anytime, by the way.

Me:
Don’t talk like that. I’m gettin’ excited, and we both know I’m not gettin’ any here now. Ha ha! When everyone gives me grief, I’ll just picture your gorgeous face.

Tory:
I’m sure the girls will look at you as a challenge. They’ll want to be the one that stole Tory Page’s man. You’ll have them lined up, and since I can’t say you’re mine, you can misbehave free of guilt. Aren’t you a lucky guy? I miss you already. Sweet dreams.

Me:
You’re the only girl on my mind, angel-face. Sweet dreams.

There’s No Place like Home

Dylan

I had to go back to school and work today. All across campus, people were staring at me, and friends from my classes were coming up to me, letting me know how shocked they were to find out Vincent Page’s daughter goes to Vandy, and I’m dating her.

None of it upset me like I thought it would. I want everyone to know she’s mine. I feel protective of her though, and I don’t really like people knowing she’s here in Nashville. I’m going out of my mind not being with her right now, but the Pages promised to take good care of her.

The hospital released her this morning, so they took her back to their place. I’m on my way home to shower and pack some things before going to get her. I’m nervous but really excited to take her to the apartment.

***

“Dylan, come in. I know you want to see Taylor, but I need to speak with you for a minute,” Vincent says when he answers the door.

“What’s going on? Is she OK?” I follow him into the family room.

“Yeah, she’s great. The doctor said she should make a full recovery. She told me you’re going to move in with her.”

“I should’ve asked her if you have a problem with that,” I say nervously.

“I don’t. As a matter of fact, I’m glad you’ll be there with her. I don’t want to do anything behind your back, so I want to know if you care if I do something, but I’ll tell you, I’m used to getting my way,” Vincent says.

“OK, what is it?”

“I’m going to give Austin’s parents some cash to cover the expenses at the house until every last one of the guys move out of there. I don’t want you worrying about helping them out.” I watch him make a drink at the bar.

“They weren’t expecting you and Brett to move out already, and Cody said Matt will probably move out in June. I hear nervous boy won’t move in there until August when he moves here for school, so I don’t want you worrying about it.

“I can’t tell you what it means to know that many people were worried about my girl. Your friends stayed at the hospital all those hours because they wanted to be there for you and Taylor, so I want to do something for them. All the girls want for nothing, but I know you guys have busted your asses working and going to college. This is the least I can do.”

“That’s really generous of you. I’d love to see them be able to move out of there sooner, and that would make it happen, so sure.”

“That was easier than I expected.”

“I’d do anything for any one of those guys, so I’m not going to tell you no when it’ll make their lives easier. I also don’t want to piss you off.” I chuckle.

“Good, just get me the name and number of Austin’s parents. There’s one other thing I want to do for you all. I have an awesome place in Los Angeles. I want to fly all of you there right after you and your buddies graduate. It’s perfect timing because I’m having a big party before I leave to go back on tour. You’ll get to meet some bands, which will be good for your career, and then you all can stay in the house for a week.”

“Wow, that’s awesome. I don’t even know what to say.”

“I’ll get you the dates, so tell everybody for me. Oh, and invite nervous boy, too. Tory pestered me until I agreed to let him come along. Tell him I saw the pictures all over the television of his lips on my daughter’s. That’ll stress him out good until I see him again.” Vincent lets out the biggest laugh. Nate had this coming.

“I really appreciate everything, and I umm ... I’ve been wanting to tell you that as soon as you want to get in the studio, I’m down for it.”

“Awesome, man. I can’t wait until we can jam together.”

I hang my head and shake it in wonder. “I never thought I’d hear my idol, Vincent Page, say that to me. Meeting Taylor has really changed my life, but all for the better. I love her and promise to take good care of her.”

“I know you will. Now, go get her spoiled ass out of my house.” He pats me on the back before I take off up the stairs.

I run to her room and knock on her door. She opens it and grins. All the light is back in her eyes, and it’s radiating around her.

“Are you ready to go? I’m taking you to the apartment and putting you in our damn bed.” I pick her up and start carrying her downstairs.

She squeals before she wraps her arms around my neck. “Do you remember that place I’m talking about, sunshine? It’s that special spot of ours. The one where as long as we’re in it together … it’s home.”

“How could I ever forget? I love you, Dylan … forever.”

End Notes

Thank you for reading
Dylan and Taylor (Soul Mates 101 series, Book 3). A Voice for my Soul to Sing
will be released November 2013. It’s the spin off to
The Mermaid and her King
and will take you on another journey with Bud’s friends and family, exploring the relationships between Andy, Brooke and Eric.

Matt and Morgan (Soul Mates 101 series, Book 4)
will be released January 2014. Other books written by Scarlet Wolfe are
A Week for Love to Bloom (Soul Mates 101 series, Book 1)
and
Brett and Hannah (Soul Mates 101 series, Book 2).

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An Excerpt from Matt and Morgan

(Soul Mates 101 series, Book 4)

Author Scarlet Wolfe

Matt

It’s Tory’s eighteenth birthday, and her parents are throwing her a party. I’m driving Cody to their mansion. I’m dreading it and have tried everything to get out of this, but my friends won’t leave me alone about it. I’ve managed to avoid every function since Morgan broke up with me.

It’ll be cool to be in Vincent Page’s home, but that Tory is hyper. I think she annoys me because I see how she affects Nate. He’s going to get sucked in like the rest of us. At least I found my way out. I’ll never give a woman control of my heart.

It’s mid-April, so it’s been two and a half months since I’ve set eyes on Morgan. I’ve been told she’s dating a guy she was kinda seeing when we got together. I miss her. I can’t be what she needs or wants, but damn, I miss her.

Seeing her with someone else is going to be hard to handle, but I promised Brett I’d come. I also told him I’d try to start hanging out with everyone as a group. I guess I’ll see how I feel about that after tonight.

I park, and we go up to the door. “I can’t believe I let Dylan and Brett talk me into coming here.”

“I’m sure it won’t be that bad. She’ll be too busy with her other friends to bug us much,” Cody says.

“To say Tory is my friend is a stretch.” She swings the door open and squeals. I can’t help but chuckle. She’s a funny girl.

“Hi, guys! I’m trying to greet everyone. Thank you for coming to my party.” She hugs both of us.

“You look smokin’, Tory.”

“Thank you, Cody. You’re such a cutie.”

A big flirt is what he is. I spot Brett and Austin, so I go over to them.

Brett raises his eyebrows. “You showed. I’m shocked.”

“Me, too. Let the fun begin.”

“I know you mean that sarcastically, but I’m still glad you’re here,” Austin says.

“I want to hang out with you guys, and seeing as you’re always with the girls, it doesn’t leave me a lot of opportunities.”

“The girls miss seeing you. Hannah told me so,” Brett says.

“I’m surprised after what happened with Morgan.”

“They’re still your friend, too, Matt. At least they feel that way about you,” Austin says.

I miss the girls, but they don’t need to know that. They hold enough power without me giving them mine.

Nate

Dylan knocks on the door at the Pages’ home. I’m standing next to him, anxiously waiting to see Tory’s beautiful face. Taylor’s already here. She came earlier in the day to help her sister get ready for her eighteenth birthday party.

I drove two hours from home to see Tory. I promised her a couple of months ago when Taylor was sick that I wouldn’t miss her big day. We’ve texted each other every day since, and I feel like we’ve gotten really close. She opens the door and almost knocks me backward off my feet when she lunges to wrap her arms around my neck.

“Nate, I missed you like crazy.”

I plant a kiss on her neck as I squeeze her tight.

“I missed you, too, angel-face.”

“Get in here and meet some of my girlfriends. They saw you on television with me and think you’re hot.”