Page 80 of A Billionaire's Cabin Love

“I had a party, and you weren’t invited.”

I threw soda cans and half empty chip bags into the bin.

He sat in a chair near the sofa. “We need to clear the air.”

“I don’t care to hear shit you have to say. You disrespected my woman. You called her a cabin slut, Bryce. We fucked sluts often. Kara isn’t that kind of woman. She doesn’t care about material things. She isn’t with me because I’m rich. Mail-order bride,” I chuckled, shaking my head.

“You’re lucky I didn’t knock your teeth out. She’s a good woman, Bryson. Men like us don’t deserve smart, beautiful, adventurous women. We deserve the money hungry twigs we fucked.”

He ran his hand over his hair. “I was wrong for disrespecting your girlfriend. Every word I spewed was driven from pure jealousy. You hit the fucking jackpot, brother. Collin, I knew our days of partying were coming to a close. The spark in your eyes was gone. I’m surprised you lasted as long as you did. You wanted more than the one-night stands. We whored around so long I doubt you knew where to look for love. The pictures you sent of you and Kara revealed what I already knew from the first text you sent, informing me you were extending your stay. You found happiness. She made you come alive, Collin. I didn’t know I wanted happiness with one woman until I saw how happy you were in the photos. She wasn’t wearing a skimpy dress. She wore a coat, snow pants, and boots. There was nothing superficial about her. I’m proud of you, Collin. I was a fucking idiot for disrespecting her. I hope one day I can make it up to her. You’re my best friend. If I lost you as a friend, I have no one to blame but myself.”

Sitting on the sofa, resting my feet on the edge of the table, I pondered on Bryson’s words.

“You’re right, I didn’t know I was searching for that kind of happiness until I laid eyes on her.”

I smirked. “She’s a feisty little woman. Kara’s the kind of woman you know you want to marry after one conversation. She’s incredible.”

His brow rose. “Why are you sleeping here?”

“I sent her back to Alaska.” My jaw ticked.

“All because I’m afraid of being my dad. Everyone doesn’t have a great dad like you.”

“Collin, you're nothing like your dad. Your kid will be lucky to have you.”

I choked back the tears. “I hope you’re right because Kara’s pregnant.”

I sighed. “We’re expanding our business, Bryce.”

His back straightened, and his blue eyes widened. “What? We are.”

“Yup, we’re opening an office in Anchorage, Alaska. I need to be close to my child. Not sure Kara will take me back. I was a fucking jerk.”

“Buddy you better try.” His heavy hand landed on my shoulder.

“Don’t forget to tell her I’d really like the opportunity to apologize.”

“I will.”

We stood, and he embraced me. “You’re my best friend. If you love Kara, I know I will, too.”

I stepped back and quirked a brow.

“Like a brother loves a sister, right?”

“Yeah.”

We chuckled.

“That’s better.”

“You are rank.” His nose wrinkled.

“And to the shower I go.”

We laughed.

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