Page 51 of Twisted Collide

“Me,” I say, lifting my hand like an idiot.

“I’ll have a glass, please.” This comes from Dane, and it’s said with an edge that annoys me.

As if the only way to get through this night is with alcohol.

You’re not any better.

She pours each of us a glass. Once mine is filled, I take a sip. The taste hits my tongue, and I welcome it.

Thisiswhat I need to get through tonight.

Or maybe another distraction. Maybe I should stick to my original plan and make Dane pay attention to me.

A distraction named Dane Sinclair seems like what the doctor ordered.

Not a good idea, Josie.

But the train has already left the station. I’m all in, even if it’s going to crash and burn.

20

DANE

For the life of me,I have no idea why I keep torturing myself by seeking Josephine out.

Last night, for example, going to dinner, yeah, that wasn’t my smartest idea. I need to put distance between us, but I find myself doing the opposite instead.

The whole damn meal, she watched me, and I’m pretty sure Coach saw her doing it. Now I have to hope he didn’t notice anything becausefuck.I couldn’t handle that shit right now.

“Dane.” Coach’s voice echoes through the practice facility the moment I walk in. He sounds pissed. Yep. I’m screwed.He noticed.

Here it comes, the inevitable. I’m about to get my ass handed to me.

“What?” I ask him as I move closer to where he’s standing.

“You missed the interview you had scheduled.”

Oh, thank fuck. This has nothing to do with Josephine.

I lift a brow at him. “What are you talking about?”

“This morning. You were supposed to talk to the local paper about the charity event the team is throwing.”

“I didn’t miss it.” Fuck, did I?

I mentally try to remember what I had today, but I’m barely functioning with Molly away.

After winning the Cup, followed by one to many celebrations, I thought it would be a good idea to send Molly on an all-expense paid trip to Europe.I was wrong.

“You did.” His voice is full of reproach, and I know I messed up.

“With Molly gone . . .”

“Don’t even say it. I hired you a temp while she’s away for the summer, and you fired her on day one.”

“I’ll make sure—”

“Dane, you also fired the second one.” Well, when he puts it that way, he might have a point, but I had my reasons. I just need to tell him.

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