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We stare at each other until he sighs.
“Guess I really fucked this up, didn’t I?”
“I’m not going to lie and say my feelings weren’t hurt.”
“You’re the one who ended things,” he points out.
“I know I am, but only because I vowed not to waste my life.” My eyes water. “Tool, I thought I was going to die when I was in that trafficking ring. Each day that I woke up held the knowledge that it could also be my last. When Ice saved us, I knew that I had been given a second chance, and that I was going to do whatever it took to live the best life possible.”
“And that life doesn’t include me?”
“Not if all we’re doing is sneaking around to fuck, no.”
He’s silent, and I feel another spear go through my heart.
Finally, he says. “It would be a shame for you to leave the clubhouse. When will I get my Little Man fix?”
My heart pulls. I love that he loves spending time with my son. He was the first person in this world to get a smile and laugh from my bundle of joy. He was holding him, making silly faces when Wentworth kicked his tiny legs and let out the goofiest laugh I’ve ever heard, followed by a smile that melted my heart.
“You can see Wentworth any time you want, Tool. We’re still friends. We just aren’t going to fuck anymore.”
He groans. “Every time you say that, my dick weeps a little.”
“Might want to get that checked out. Doesn’t sound normal to me.”
“You know what I mean. We were good together. I know you felt it.”
Felt. Past tense. Just like us.
“Like I said, I deserve better than someone who only wants to sneak around. As for the sex… it was okay.” The lie rolls off my tongue and I hope he buys it.
Sex with Tool was the best I’ve ever had in my life. The. Best. Like, no one is going to compare to him any time soon. Heck, if ever. It’s depressing, but now is not the time to think about it.
“Okay? Did you bang your head up on that pole, woman? Our sex was the best fucking thing I’ve ever had in my life.”
“Well, that’s a huge confidence boost. Thanks.” I say as I poke him in the side.
Gah. I even miss the way his skin feels. The thought has me pulling my hand back like I touched something hot, which technically I did because he’s always so warm.
“So that’s it? The end of us.”
“Tool, there was never an ‘us’ to end. We never made it official. But I guess if you’re putting labels on things, then yes.”
I stand because being this close to him is too much right now.
“Can we go back to the clubhouse?”
The universe has a sense of humor because thunder booms in the distance, shaking the cabin. A moment later, lightning webs across the night sky and it pours. Freaking hurricane season!
Tool smirks at me. “Looks like we’re going to be here for a while. Let me show you the rest of the house while we wait for it to blow over.”
Suddenly, I realize that I’m in more danger inside than I would be out in the storm. Because as much as I want to deny it, I want Tool. And now we’re stuck together.
CHAPTER SIX
Tool surprises me by actually showing me the rest of the cabin. There’s an office and game room on the first floor. I’m not surprised at the game room. Tool is basically like every other man I know and enjoys playing games likeCall of Duty. The second floor is where I’m sure he’s going to throw down a move on me, but he doesn’t. I’m stunned to see how many rooms are up here. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a primary suite.
“Wow. I’m impressed,” I say, peeking into the primary room. “It doesn’t look that big outside.”
