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His words slice through me, though I knew it well.
“Why not?” I ask.
“Because I’m very fucked up, in many different ways. And a woman like you shouldn’t be subjected to them.”
“You’re not the only fucked-up person around here. I’m not exactly a walking billboard for impeccable emotional health.”
“Not like me, Indigo.”
“Then… what?”
“I can’t give you a relationship,” he replies. “But I can give you pleasure.”
Just the mere mention of the word from his lips has my body vibrating with energy.
And I so fucking want it… if I didn’t have this voice in my head telling me I was going to end up hurt and in an even bigger mess than now.
I shake my head. “I’m sorry. I can’t. I need some time to work things out. Be alone.”
“I’m not asking you to be with me.”
“I know,” I reply. “You’re asking tofuckme. No strings attached. Only I know I’m going to get hurt if that happens. I’m just… not ready. I need to heal.”
“Heal from what?”
I drop my gaze, wanting to tell him about my psycho ex, but afraid that I’ll be tainted with the same brush that Kohl tarred me with—some abuse victim, messed up, someone who’s not an equal.
I need to be alone.
“Just… life,” I respond.
Before he can speak, the elevator chimes again, only this time there’s a distinct rolling sound and a moment later, Carrie appears in the corridor, carrying two bags and rolling a suitcase behind her.
“Hey, you two!” she sings.
“Hey, hun,” I reply, wrapping her in a hug as she gets to the door. “How was the trip?”
“God, his family drove me fucking nuts. I was honestly glad to leave him to it. Hey, Greyson.”
“Hi, Carolyn.”
“Sorry, was I interrupting?”
“No,” I reply quickly. “Just saying goodbye. I’m not needed after today.”
She looks taken aback. “Yeah, I hope it wasn’t just because of me.”
“No,” Grey replies. “It wasn’t.”
“Okay, well, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve been driving for four hours. I need a very long hot shower.”
“Sure, babe.” I open the door wide for her.
“See you tomorrow,” she says to Greyson as I close the door, readying myself to say goodbye as well.
“Look, thanks for the job and everything. It really did help.”
“I want to see you again, Indigo.”
