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Chapter5
Carter
I rollover to pull Emersyn against me, only to find the bed empty as I slide my hand against the cold sheet. I sigh, knowing she’s already gone. I pull her pillow against my face and inhale the sweet berry scent, feeling a pang of sadness that she didn’t at least say goodbye. Get your shit together, Carter. It was a one-night stand. She wasn’t destined to be the mother of your children, the love of your life. She only wanted to make you forget.
I groan as I sit up, the threat of a headache from lack of sleep pounding behind my eyes. I scrub my hand over my face then check my phone for the time. There are still a few hours before Liam and Layla’s ceremony, so I don’t have to be in any rush just yet. I climb out of bed and stretch, my body sore from making love to Emersyn all night. She was completely insatiable, begging for my touch, my kiss, my cock. I gave her everything she asked for, taking as much as I gave. Which is probably why I’m surprised that I woke up to an empty bed, but there’s no point in dwelling on it. I’ll stow her memory away in a safe place in my mind, so I can replay it anytime I want. Fuck, my cock is going to be raw masturbating to her memory.
I’m actually disappointed that I have to take a shower; the thought of washing her scent away causes a flutter of pain in my chest unlike one I’ve ever experienced before.
I dress in khaki shorts and a t-shirt, then quickly straighten up the suite. I grab my clothes from the floor and put them in the laundry bag in my suitcase. As I pull the zipper, it gets stuck on a thin string of baby blue lace. I pull the thin scrap of fabric out of the zipper and clutch the lace in my fist, bringing it to my face to inhale her scent. I shouldn’t miss someone I just met last night. I’m fucking crazy.
Emersyn came along just at the right time to make me forget all the heartache Laney has put me through. I guess I didn’t realize that connection would be short-lived. Maybe I’m being greedy, but one night with her wasn’t enough. I need more. Want more.
I grab my phone from the nightstand and shoot out a group text to Rhys, Liam, and the fellas.
Me: You fuckers awake?
As I make my way around the bed, something on the nightstand on the other side catches my attention. I sit on the bed and pick up the slip of paper.
Carter,
It’s okay to forget.
-?? E
I lay back on the bed, needing a moment to catch my breath. I feel like I’ve been sucker punched. I read between the lines of her message—it’s okay to forget Laney, but I need to forget about Emersyn too. She’s granting me permission to do so, even though it’s the last thing I want to do. Emersyn apparently doesn’t know her worth. She’s completely unforgettable. I know that sounds insane, but she took me by storm.
She made me feel...
Anger, bitterness, sadness, bliss.
She made me feel everything all at once.
And then I let it all go for her.
She made me forget.
And it was completely unexpected.
My phone pings with an incoming notification, and I sigh, then sit up to read the text.
Liam: Drinks by the pool in ten?
I groan and scrub my hand over my face.
Me: Do you intend to stand while you say your vows? No drinks before the ceremony, asshole. Meet in the lobby—ten minutes.
I make an internal note to never agree to be anyone’s best man again, then head out of the suite and down the hall to the elevator. And that’s a bad idea, as memories of Emersyn swallowing my cock rush to the forefront of my mind. No matter where I turn in this fuckin’ place, I can’t escape her memory.
I take the stairs down to the lobby, and I’m out of breath before I reach the first floor. I’m not out of shape by any means, but I definitely don’t have much energy after last night. Hopefully after eating brunch I’ll feel better.
I see Rhys first, making his way through the short buffet line. I make my way toward him and grab a plate, piling it high with pancakes and sausage. Rhys is already seated at a large table near the back of the dining area by the time I’m finished plating my food, so I join him. I groan as I sit down, and he tries to hide his chuckle.
“What’s so funny?” I deadpan.
“Long night?”
“Don’t start your shit.” I stuff a forkful of pancake in my mouth and nearly choke when he continues to try to get a rise out of me.
