Boxed Set:Taming the Rocker - Vol. 1-5 by Ella Cox Page B

approval from him.
    “So how was work today?”
    “Fine. By the way, Lila, what do you do? I heard that you’re the daughter of a judge and I couldn’t help but wonder who it was.” he asked her.
    Lila answered him, but glanced at me. I was used to my father evading my questions. I would have been mad, but his lack of interest was all too familiar. He always liked talking to people he thought were more successful than I was. He had never considered my career as a rock star a success . To him, it was simply a wrong decision. After they talked, my dad went back upstairs and my mom looked at Lila with a friendly smile.
    “Sorry, Sweetie, my husband can be a bit questioning at times.”
    “Not a problem,” Lila replied.
    “Would you like to help out with dinner? I’m sure the other two guests will be here soon.”
    Lila nodded and took the pan that my mother held out to her. I went to the couch, checked my email, and responded back to the relevant messages. I was relieved that my family approved of Lila. My mother reappeared a while later and announced that dinner was ready.
    The doorbell rang so I got up and answered it. Every muscle in my body tensed. I knew exactly who it was. I feigned a smile, but mentally grimaced. It was them. I had to make sure that the cat did not get out of the bag.
    I slowly answered the door and greeted my brother Tristan, and his wife, Ava.
     
     
    Lila
    After I set the table, I walked over to the kitchen door, which was ajar. The voice of another man and the high-pitched voice of a woman drifted through. I pushed it open and stopped behind Chase to get a good look at them.
    So, this is Chase’s brother. He was very handsome in a pretty sort of way. Blond hair and soft, brown eyes darted toward me. He looked about as toned as Chase, but there was a difference in his attitude. He was much more serious, and there was no rebellious manner like the one Chase seemed to wear. Chase oozed a bad boy attitude, whereas this man seemed to embrace a by-the-book one. They both had square jaws, but Chase loved the rugged look. His brother was clean-shaven. He didn’t look like he had a single hair out of place either.
    The woman was a fading beauty. That’s the only way I could describe her. In a weird way, she reminded me of myself. She had a heart-shaped face, with dark eyes, high cheekbones, and full lips. Her body was gorgeous; full breasts, slender waist, and rounded hips. I could see why a man like Chase’s brother would go for her. I immediately felt a bit nervous at the way she was looking at Chase. He greeted them and I immediately stepped forward.
    “Hey, Lila, this is my brother, Tristan, and his wife…Ava,” Chase said.
    I extended my hand and Tristan grabbed it, smiling at me in the same manner that Chase smiled. It transformed his business demeanor into a playboy look. I could see why a woman would fall for a man like him.
    “Hey there, Lila. Nice to meet you. Wow, you’re much different than the type of woman I expected my brother to nab,” he joked.
    “Shut it, Tristan,” Chase said.
    “Oh come on, you know I was waiting for the meth head,” Tristan teased.
    Chase frowned and lightly punched him in the arm. I giggled. They were brothers all right. It was kind of funny hearing the exchange. It was true. I mean, Chase looked like the type of unpredictable guy who would bring home some drugged-out, slutty groupie. I’m glad he changed, though.
    I extended my hand to Ava, but, instead of taking it, she curled her lip. My eyes widened when a syrupy smile spread over her face. “Honey, I don’t shake hands with inferior women. I’m shocked, Chase. She’s actually rather clean.” Her dark eyes fell on me again, “Did you have to suck his cock and beg him to date you?”
    My jaw dropped. What a bitch! I balled my fist to keep from slapping her. Tristan interrupted my thoughts. “Ava, that’s enough. No need to be such a bitch.” His voice held a nervous note.
    She didn’t