She thought about everything and about nothing.
She thought all the way until she heard the door open. Jameson slipped in and wrapped an arm around her waist. “You okay? Lenny and Ky said you called it a night.”
She stiffened.
“What’s wrong?”
“I don’t want to talk about it.”
“Was it Harley? I swear nothing’s happened. I’d never let it, no matter how persistent she—”
That snapped her attention. Rage at Harley flared, then fell back under the larger ache. “What are you talking about? Has she tried something?”
He realized his mistake. “Daisy—calm down.”
“Don’t tell me to calm down. This night has gone from bad to worse in a matter of seconds and I honestly have no idea how to process it. Now tell me, what did she try?”
“Daisy…”
“Tell me!”
Jameson inched closer to her and grabbed her hand. “She tried to kiss me.”
Daisy ripped the hand he had just grabbed away and stood.
“When?”
“A few weeks ago. We were at this club in Nashville and she just came up and tried to lay one on me.”
Daisy remained silent and let him continue.
“I pulled away. Told her I’d never jeopardize my girlfriend’s trust. She blamed booze. That’s it. I swear.”
“Are you sure?”
“Positive.”
“Okay. One more question.”
Jameson swung his legs over the side of the bed and looked up at her. “Go ahead.”
“Was this before or after you started doing cocaine?”
Jameson’s eyes widened. “What?”
“Are you or are you not doing coke?”
His head hung, and Daisy could almost feel the shame radiating off him. He replied matter-of-factly, “Yes.”
Frustrated tears sprang to her eyes and she sat down next to a defeated Jameson. “I saw you tonight, in the bathroom with Ace. I couldn’t believe it. You tell me everything—or I thought you did.”
“I do,” he said quickly. “Just not this. I haven’t done it a lot. Just a few times before tonight. It… helps.”
“It’s not good for you, Jameson. You don’t know what’s in it. It could be laced with anything.”
“I know. I swear this was the last time.”
“I don’t know if I believe you. It feels like you’re only saying that because you got caught. Do Lenny and Ky know?”
