page68 (1/2)

"I don't need defending," Megan said, pushing him out of her way She moved closer to her sister "It was just a kiss So what? I haven't done anything wrong"

"Forgive me if I can't share your sense of humor I sahat happened here How could you? With him, of all people"

The contempt in her tone made him curl his hands into fists, but he didn't ht of Colleen, she was still a woman, and his mother had raised him to respect that Even when he didn't want to

Megan shook with fury "Leave hiht It's between you andDo

Justin's Bride 163

you knohy, my pure and holy sister? I wanted to Me " She pointed at her chest "I decided to kiss hiain, I will You can't stop me"

Colleen stared at her, then slowly shook her head "I pity you, Megan I've long suspected your unone so far It e that you've never been wanted by a man You're not terribly unattractive Perhaps it was your independence that turnedan oldalone is easier to bear than the stig with someone like him"

Justin stepped toward her "Just one damn minute, Colleen"

"Justin, no" Megan motioned him to stay back She advanced toward her sister "I won't listen to your lies," she said "I don't believe you any to makeJustin It's the so"

Colleen laughed "You think you know everything, Megan, but you don't He's hing Megan Bartlett, that fussy oldyou to help him with that bastard brat and you think he really cares The whole town is laughing at you I pity you I've always pitied you"

Justin reached toward Megan, but she slipped frorasp and ran to the door She pushed past Colleen and ran down the boardwalk A quick glance told him she was in tears

He started to go after her, but Colleen closed the door

ainst it "She doesn't need

u," she said

"Get out of ly