Page 46 of A Little Twist

“Suit yourself. I’m only trying to save you some time.” I leave him standing beside my car, but I’m halfway to the door when a loud burst of laughter stops me.

Turning back, I frown at him. “What’s so funny?”

“Sorry.” He makes a big show of clearing his throat, putting his hand on his chest. “Let me be the first to say it. Nice ass.”

Now I’m really frowning. “What?”

He barks a laugh, rapping his knuckles on the back-door window of my car. “Tell your fiancée I said hey. I’ll be seeing you two around town.”

He climbs into his Range Rover still laughing, and I wonder if the real problem Cass had with Drake was because he might be gay. Whatever. I’m no judge.

Turning, I head inside. I need to see how well the cleaning crew did and get ready to be open for business tomorrow.

CHAPTER14

CASS

“What are you doing here?” Piper greets me at the door of Adam’s place, and Pinky races through it, yelling for Bubba and Ryan.

“I figured Owen could use some company.” I follow my friend inside, to where Adam’s standing at the bar in his kitchen.

“Looks like we shared a brain today.”

“Hey, girl.” He walks over to give me a hug. “How’s the pink cyclone treating you?”

“She’s not a cyclone.” I cross my arms, lifting my chin. “She’s a princess, and she’s really sweet.”

“I see you haven’t crossed her yet.” Adam snorts, going to the coffeepot. “Coffee?”

“Please.” I’m about to follow him when what feels like pincers clip me by the third finger of my left hand.

“What. The frick?” Piper’s eyes are wide.

Shit. I forgot to take off that fucking ring. Adam’s back is turned, and I’m spiraling. How do I keep getting into these situations?

I’m about to answer her when my phone buzzes in my hand, and I look down to see it’s a text from Alex. “Hold that thought. This might be important.”

Holding up my finger, I dash out the door again to read it.

Alex

Everything good?

is all he wrote, and my shoulders drop.

Scrubbing my fingers over my forehead, I confess.

Dropped by Adam’s to take Owen swimming, and Piper saw the ring. What do I say?

Gray dots appear then stop.

Then they start again, and they stop.

I’m chewing on my thumbnail, dying of suspense mixed with dread, when he finally responds.

Alex

Met with Drake. He’s planning to stay. Has a development idea.

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