Page 20 of Twisted Play
I could walk away. I could keep my distance. I could do my job, spy for his father, save my own father, and never let Cole Carter touch me again.
But even as I made those promises to myself, I knew they were lies.
7
INTERLUDE
Cole
Sparrow, have dinner with me tomorrow.
Eva
Who is this?
Cole
Cole Carter.
Eva
I said no.
Cole
Good morning, gorgeous.
I’ll pick you up at 7pm tonight.
What’s your address?
Leaving meon read? Really?
Cole
First day of practice is tomorrow.
Want to grab a meal afterward?
Sparrow…
Eva
Please stop.
Cole
Coffee before practice?
Eva
Lose this number.
8
TRISTAN
“Cowboy!”Cole hollered as I jogged into the locker room, grinning as he gave me a high five. He embraced me in a firm hug, and I inhaled his familiar cedar and sandalwood scent, enjoying the feeling of our bodies pressing together, even if only for a second. He’d never given me a moment’s indication he wanted anything out of our relationship but friendship, but that didn’t stop me from appreciating how goddamned handsome he was—when he wasn’t being a complete dick to everyone around him, at least.
