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Cayenne rolls her eyes. “Smutty book club, of course.”
Clove bounces on her toes in her white, orthopedic shoes. “It’s Christmas paint and sip night.”
Feather scowls. “But we are still discussing the book.”
“I’m sorry, but I haven’t read the book.”
I don’t even know what the book for this month’s smutty book club is. I try not to pay attention since I’m the last person Aspen, who runs the bookstoreFall Into A Good Book,would want to attend her book club.
I don’t blame her. Not anymore. Since I’m done blaming other people for my problems. Because I’m now taking responsibility for my actions. No matter how much it sucks.
Feather widens her eyes. “You haven’t readIgnite?The book by Melanie Harlow?”
I have. Scorching hot single dad romances have become my go-to read recently for some reason. But why do I get a feeling they already know? I hope these nosy women don’t have access to my Kindle library.
Talk about embarrassing. Do I need to explain to them I don’t want to get kidnapped and held captive in a basement? How it’s merely a fantasy?
Petal sighs. “I love when the book club book coincides with the project.”
The project? She better not be referring to their matchmaking projects. Who am I kidding? Of course, she’s referring to their matchmaking projects. But they can’t honestly plan to match me with Damon. They hate me. I don’t care how much they protest otherwise.
Besides, Damon and I aren’t meant to be. He’s my boss. And he deserves better than to date the woman who practically has a scarlet A tattooed on her forehead.
“It was lovely of you to stop by,” I begin, “but I’m not joining you at book club.”
Sage snorts. “Of course, you are. Get your shoes. I don’t want to be late.”
I desperately search my mind for an excuse. Oh wait. I don’t need an excuse. I have a good reason not to go. “I need to watch Skye.”
I sense Damon’s presence before I feel him behind me. He rests one hand on the door above me and I don’t shiver at the feel of him near. Nope. Love Hill is not the shivering type of woman.
He winks at the gossip gals. “Good evening, ladies.”
Feather sighs. “Daisy sure makes sexy sons.”
He chuckles. “I’ll let Mom know you think her sons are sexy.”
Clove giggles.
My mouth drops open. Holy frosting. The gossip gals are flirting with Damon. He’s young enough to be their grandson!
“The gossip gals are leaving.” I try shutting the door but Damon stops me.
“Why don’t you go with them? I’ve got Skye.”
I glare at him. He knows darn well I don’t want to go. His response? He winks. He freaking winks. He’s lucky the gossip gals are here. Otherwise, I’d kick him in the nuts.
“Wonderful. It’s settled,” Sage says.
“Get your boots and coat on. It’s cold outside,” Feather adds.
I stomp to the closet and grab my things. Stupid gossip gals. With their stupid plans. They’ve left me alone all these years. Why start bothering me now?
And you’ve complained about them ignoring you for years, a little voice reminds me.
Whatever.
“Have fun.” Damon kisses my cheek before practically pushing me out the door.
