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Nathan walks in. This is the most casual I’ve seen him in a while. He’s wearing a ribbed, long-sleeved T-shirt and dark jeans. He doesn’t look like he’s been suffering, either. He still wears arrogance like no one I’ve ever met. Not even Knight.
On Knight, it’s sexy. On Nathan, it’s like the kind of arrogance you want to avoid at all cost.
“No hug?” He raises a brow. “You were mine the last time I saw you.”
I get up and give him a hug. Then I try to think of being cordial for Dad’s sake. “I just wasn’t expecting you. Dad told me you were away.”
“I got back last night. Thought I’d swing by to see you. And congratulate you, I suppose.” He glances at my rings.
“Thanks.”
“Your father told me the situation, but it sounds like you like this guy.”
“He’s good to me. There’s nothing not to like.” That’s a bold-faced lie. There are tons about Knight I still dislike, but Nathan doesn’t need to know that.
“Be careful of Knight Grayson, Aurora. He’s not the kind of guy to fall for, and definitely not the kind of guy you should trust.”
“You sound like you know him.”
“I knowenough.” There’s a bitter edge to his words I don’t like. “I was far from perfect, but youknewme. We’ve known each other since we were kids. You know I would have always honored that relationship if I were with you. I still want that chance.”
I didn’t expect him to jump right in and get to the point so quickly.
“You know I’m married.” I swallow hard.
“But that will come to an end in six months’ time. By then, I’m hoping to have rebuilt what I’ve lost. And if your father agrees, I’ll be working with him soon. It would make perfect sense for us to be together.”
Business, business. Nothing is ever mentioned about love.
I could never love him, though. Even if we’d known each other for a hundred years, this is all we’d ever be—children of our fathers who were best friends.
“I only have your best interest at heart,” he adds. “At least you know that. Knight Grayson is only in this for himself. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting that.”
“Well, it’s been good to see you,” I say in a hurried tone, changing the subject with the hope to getting rid of him. The last thing I need is to have anyone confuse me more about Knight. Least of all Nathan.
He grins, the look in his eyes understanding the hint. “Alright, I see. It was good to see you too.”
He leans forward and plants a kiss on my forehead. It’s harmless, but it makes me feel awkward.
“Just remember what I said. See you again soon.”
I say nothing.
I just watch him as he turns and leaves. I’m sure he could see that I’m different from what I was before.
Back then, I was thinking of my father, and I didn’t even know just how bad things were. That debt has already been paid with my marriage to Knight, so the only allegiance I owe when my six months are up with Knight is to myself.
I don’t know what I’ll be doing then, but I certainly won’t be with anybody because it makes business sense.
Madison walks back through the door, nibbling on her inside lip in that habitual way.
“Did you hear what he said to me?” I know she wouldn’t have gone too far that she couldn’t hear, and I don’t think she’d want to leave me alone with him either.
“Not everything, but enough to get that he doesn’t think you should trust Knight.”
“What do you think?” I search my best friend’s eyes, knowing she’s the person with mybest interestsat heart.
“I don’t care what that puffer fish said to you. He’s just a nasty little cockroach waiting to spread his bed and make a nest.” She rests her hands on my shoulders. “Girl, what you need to do is go find your husband. Only you know how you feel. If you think he’s avoiding you, go get his attention.”
