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“I’ll walk you out.”
“It was really nice to meet you, War. Be good to my sister.”
“That’s the only way I can be.”
“Yeah, you’re good at this.” War chuckled as the two women made their way to the door, stepping out and pulling it closed.
“Shit, Cali, you did the man no justice. He’s fucking fine.”
“I said he was.” Cali frowned slightly.
“Your words don’t do shit compared to actually seeing him. Oh-my-fucking-goodness. Does he have a clone out there in the world? You want me to leave Maurice, find me one of those and it’s as good as done.” Conner pointed to the door and Cali rolled her eyes.
“You’re so damn extra.”
Shrugging, Conner grinned. “And you love my extra. Real shit though, sis. I see why he has your mind gone. I like him.”
“You like all fine men.”
“True but I really like him. Enjoy it for what it’s worth and if something good comes out of it then perfect but if not, the just fuck the shit outta him and enjoy every minute of it and give me play by play.”
“Conner!” A robust laugh belted from her mouth while Conner shrugged and started toward the elevator. “You’ll thank me later. No regrets, sis.”
When Cali stepped back inside she found War on the sofa, his long legs were spread wide and extended in front of him. The hat he arrived in was no longer on his head so she was blessed with a full view. Biting her lip, she enjoyed the visual from across the room but eventually arrived at the sofa and made herself comfortable tucked against his side.
“Was that weird?”
“Meeting your sister? Nah, why?”
“Just making sure.”
“I know how to speak my mind, Cali. If there’s ever anything with us that I have an issue about I’ll let you know. If I don’t then you know I’m good. Speaking of, what’s been up with you this week? If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were purposely avoiding me.”
“I wasn’t,” she lied, which War sensed right away.
“If we moved too fast, I’m cool with slowing this down.”
Cali lifted from his side, sitting up straight. “No, it’s not that. Well in a way it is but I’m not experiencing regrets from us sleeping together. It’s just, this thing with us is happening fast and shit, never mind.”
She attempted to ease off the sofa, but War caught her arm, forcing Cali back down but this time in his lap. “This only works if you’re honest. Tell me what’s on your mind.”
“I don’t want to make the same mistake twice. I barely know anything about you but there’s this pull I feel. That scares me.”
“I’m not going to hurt you or mishandle your trust, Cali. There’s no guarantee I can give you, other than my word.”
She laughed, allowing her eyes to roll at the same time. “That’s the problem. I don’t know shit about you but I trust your word.”
A slow smile eased onto War’s face. He gripped the back of her neck, bringing Cali closer. “I don’t see that as a bad thing.”
She snorted through a laugh. “You wouldn’t because it works in your favor.”
War kissed Cali, pulling back minutes later. “You’re not alone in this. How about you trust that too.”
SEVEN
“I think I’m going to get a job.” Cali rushed out while she held the phone to her ear with one shoulder so she could slip on Uggs.
“Wow, what the hell brought that on? Wait, did the money stop?” Cali stood, adjusting the fleece jacket she wore before grabbing keys and wristlet from the dresser.
