Page 67 of Through The Woods

“Okay. This doesn’t mean you’re my man though, right?” I laughed easily and licked my dry lips, high off of every inhale and exhale. His fingers tightened on my waist at the words and I bit back a moan.

Keep it together, Neve.

He frowned before tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. “I got zero interest in being your man, honey.”

The music ended and I realized that Rooster was the only one still in the room, sitting on a barstool, watching both of us curiously.

“Charm.” Gunner walked in. “Got something you need to see.”

I waved at him and he scowled in return, giving his full attention back to his Prez.

Charm stumbled as he backed away. “Yep. Let’s go. Neve, you good here? Got everything you need?”

I nodded and waited until they left before letting out a heavy exhale of disappointment. It wasn’t like a relationship with Charm was even a viable option, but finding out that he had zero interest in being my man still stung.

I had to pull this party off.

They were all counting on me.

I just hoped that I didn’t let them all down.

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