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“But you’re in love with this fucker?”

I don’t look, but I can feel the intensity of Tim’s stare as he waits for my answer.

“I didn’t say that.”

I look away from both men. Because I don’t have a clue what to call what I feel for Tim. It’s not love. Not after a few days. But it is that manic feeling where he’s all I can think about. Where all I want to do is rip his clothes off. It’s that feeling that Corey described. The one he said he wants to feel, the reason he gave for breaking up with me.

“I feel it too, Bailey,” Tim speaks up. “Everything you’re thinking and too nervous to say right now, I feel it.”

“Last chance, Bailey,” Corey threatens.

I walk to the box of Corey’s things I have sitting in the corner and carry it over to him.

“I’ll call you in a couple of days. And thank you for checking on me. I really do appreciate it.” I hug Corey, then show him to the door.

Chapter 15

“‘I’m sorry’ doesn’tseem like enough,” Tim says once the door is closed and we’re alone.

“That’s because it’s not.”

“I should’ve been honest with you.” He takes a step toward me. “Not just about Siena. About everything.”

“Everything? You mean there’s more?”

He nods. “Unfortunately.”

The room spins. It’s circling around at a dizzying speed. Before my knees give in and I drop to the floor, Tim’s strong arms brace around me.

My pulse races, and my heart sprints, jumping hurdles along the way.Why does everything about him feel so right?

“Bailey, you’re not–?”

I shake my head.

“It’s okay. I got you,” Tim coos, moving us to the couch. “And this time I won’t let go. I promise.”

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