“Are you implying I’d break her heart? You have no faith in me.”

“You’re right. When it comes to this, I have zero faith.” I squinted. “Unless you’re telling me you want to settle down?”

Jace looked shocked. “Sisters. Always up for stabbing you in the back.”

“Never.” I patted his cheek.  There was a time when he’d relished all the media attention and the never-ending flings. But now it seemed he was ready to make some changes.

“You haven’t answered my question, so I’ll take it as a yes.”

“Val,” he said warningly.

“Come on, give me some details. Describe to me your ideal woman.”

He squinted. “Please tell me you’re not going to try and set me up.”

“Are you crazy? That’s what we have Pippa for. She knows her stuff. This is purely sisterly curiosity.” And maybe fishing for information to pass on to Pippa. Maybe.

Our cousin, Pippa Bennett-Callahan was an excellent matchmaker, and even though she lived in San Francisco, I wouldn’t put it past her to work her magic on Jace whenever she was visiting.

Leta was waiting for us in the doorway of the break room. She waved at me and smiled brightly at Jace. Oh boy. My brother’s charm was hard at work, as usual. The thing was, he didn’t even have to put any effort into it. That smile of his had been a heartbreaker since he’d turned thirteen. The rest of his appearance wasn’t helping either. And neither was his fame.

Since the break room was already crowded, we took three mugs and headed into my office. I had a kettle and tea selection in there as well.

The three of us talked for about half an hour before Jace got a call from his coach, and then he had to leave for an impromptu team meeting.

“Girl, your brother gets hotter every year,” Leta commented after Jace left. “And I’ve had a year-long dry spell. He’s single, right?”

“Umm... yes.”

Leta smiled saucily, and I could tell she was about to pepper me with some more questions, but we were interrupted by Carter.

“Anne didn’t say you had company.” He looked between Leta and me.

“She probably thought Leta left with Jace. Carter, this is my friend Leta. Leta, Carter moved to the area some time ago. We’re practically neighbors. He’s an excellent lawyer.”