Page 11 of Shea's Hero

But there’s nothing. No couple-y photos. No trips. Aside from a few political updates and a picture from what looks to be Jadeand Niall’s wedding, there’s nothing about Shea’s personal life there.

“I didn’t know Shea had moved until recently,” Maya replies. “Not until Niall got together with Jade. And I didn’t realize Shea was in White Plains until today. When Niall called Cole to ask?—”

Her mouth clamps shut so hard I can hear her teeth clack.

“Ask what?”

“Um.”

I get up from the couch and walk over to the window, taking a deep breath of the cool spring air wafting in. “Askwhat?”

“You know, it’s getting late.”

“Maya.”

“Fine.” She huffs at me. “Niall wanted to know if you’d be there. He was worried that if you came, Shea might be upset.”

My jaw clenches. “Why wouldshebe upset? She’s the one who broke up with me.”

“I don’t know, Ollie. But he sounded legitimately worried. And you were on duty, so I just told him that.”

“And you didn’t think to tell me?”

Another huff. Man. She’s gotten crazy good at it ever since becoming a mom.

“I was going to mention it,” she replies. “But I didn’t think it was urgent news. It’s not like you ever talk about Shea.” There’s a loaded pause. “Do you still have feelings for her?”

“No. Of course not.”

“Hmm.”

“I don’t. It was just… unexpected.”

“Really.”Skepticism tinges her voice.

“Yes, really. And didn’t you say you have to get going?”

Another pause, and then Maya says, “You know, it’s okay if you do. Nora and Jackson were apart even longer than you and Shea.”

“It’s not the same.”

“I don’t know, Ollie. Does it matter?”

My jaw clenches. Why did I call my sister again?

“She’s single, you know.”

“What?”

I can hear the smile in her voice. “Shea. She’s single. I asked her at the Hop-less Horseman. Just in case you were wondering.”

My beer bottle hits the windowsill with a clunk. “I wasn’t.”

Liar.

“Okay, Oliver. I’m going to bed, then. It’s late.”

Turning away from the window, I head back to the couch and flop down onto the cushions. “Okay, shrimp. And I really am glad you’re okay.”

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