Page 5 of A Moment for Us
“What?”
Delia shakes her head. “Nothing. I don’t care. Not like this day can get any worse,” she mutters that last part under her breath.
“Okay, yours it is.”
I’ve had bad ideas, but this is probably rated the worst. I’ve done everything in my power to keep Delia Andrews from my life. I’ve pushed her away, pretended I see her as nothing but that doe-eyed girl who looked at me like I was a hero, all to no avail.
She’s not that girl. She’s a fucking warrior. That’s what she is. She never backs down and always leaves me guessing.
And now, I’m driving her to her home, where she will get naked, which is something I’ve fantasized about since being in Willow Creek.
Bad. Idea.
Once the words were out of my mouth, it was too late to take them back. I’m nothing if not stubborn.
We drive through town, her staring out the window and me doing my best not to notice her. Not that I’ve ever been very good at doing that. I see her everywhere, and when she walks into a room, I feel like I can’t breathe.
Then I remember that I will never put myself through this again.
I won’t love another or let them love me, only to fail them when it matters most.
I’ve learned my lesson.
I just wish my dick would get the message.
“So, how’s work?”
She smiles. “It’s good.”
“I heard you got the promotion.”
“I did.” Delia’s voice is warm. “Ronyelle got the Operations Manager spot, and I got her old job. It’s a really good thing.”
“How is Ronyelle?”
I always loved her. She is sweet, has a sense of humor that you can’t help but laugh at, and always gives more than she asks for. I’m looking forward to seeing her.
“She’s great. She’s improved the factory so much as just a manager that it was no surprise she got the promotion. I have a feeling she’ll keep going higher too.”
“Good. I’ve missed her.”
“We’ll be at Jennie’s tomorrow. She has a breakfast with the managers each Sunday. You should come by.”
“Maybe I will,” I say with a grin.
“I’m sure she’ll like that. Even though you’re back in town, you’re not really around,” Delia adds.
It’s true. I stay away from town unless I’m visiting Amelia. I like my time away. After busting my ass for my father for years, I’m enjoying taking time to do nothing but hunt or hike.
“Since Kinsley has been here, Stella asked us to give them some time without fear of bumping into them,” I say as an excuse.
The other reason is her.
Delia stirs up too much. She’s been like a shooting star in my life. She’s bright and fleeting. Something you want to touch but always evade because it’s not meant to be held still.
I had one of those once, and I know what it feels like to lose it.
“Makes sense, but now Kinsley is around you guys more, so . . .” Delia replies with a smile.
