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“Really?” Surprise colors her voice.
“Yeah.”
“Okay. That’s a start. We didn’t get a chance to discuss the price. Do you have a number in mind?”
“Thirty thousand.”
That clipped out response is met with deafening silence.
“Umm…that might be a bit too steep.” An awkward chuckle follows that comment. “But, then again, I suppose that’s what the art of negotiation is for, right?”
“I won’t take anything less,” I tell her flatly. “If this guy isn’t willing to pay my price, then he doesn’t want it badly enough.”
With that kind of money, I wouldn’t have to worry about this semester. Or the next one. And I’d still have enough to pay rent and tuck some away in a savings account in case there’s an emergency.
I release the air trapped in my lungs as my brain continues to cartwheel.
I just have to make it through one night.
That’s it.
Then I can finish school and get a job. No one ever has to know. As much as I hate the thought of being forced into selling my virginity, this decision makes the most sense. It’ll do the impossible and buy me some peace of mind.
“All right. I’ll reach back out and tell him that your price is nonnegotiable.”
My tone softens when I realize that I’m taking out my anger on the wrong person. “Thanks, I really appreciate it.”
“No problem. I’ll be in touch soon.”
When the line goes dead, I slip the small device back into my pocket. Fury crashes over me as Wolf continues to stare from across the distance that separates us, making no move to turn away.
Before I realize what I’m doing, my feet stomp across the snow-covered lawn. If he’s at all surprised that I’m acknowledging his presence for the first time in almost five years, his expression remains impassive. There isn’t a tightening of his jaw or a flash of emotion in his eyes. I have no idea what he’s thinking.
As soon as I’m within striking distance, my hand whips out, cracking him across the face.
“That’s for taking my brother away.” When he doesn’t give me the reaction I’m searching for, red-hot fury sweeps through me, and I strike him again.
Silence settles around us as his bottle green eyes cling to mine, and he lifts a hand to the bright red skin. He palms the flesh before murmuring, “It’s good to see you too, Fallyn.”
Chapter 6
Wolf
My fingers graze the spot where she slapped me.
Twice.
Even with the sting of my cheek, I can’t stop my greedy gaze from sliding over her face, trying to take in all the changes five years have wrought. Sure, I’ve caught sight of her on campus and twice at Slap Shotz last semester. But with only a couple of feet to separate us, this is the closest we’ve been since the night of the accident.
It’s so damn tempting to reach out and yank her into my arms, but I know exactly how that will end.
With more physical violence.
It’s almost comical. When we were kids, I couldn’t have imagined Fallyn attacking me. Or anyone, for that matter. She spent her childhood trailing after me and Miles. No matter where we went, she was always with us.
Miles never gave a shit, and neither did I. He loved having his little sister around. They were inseparable.
Miles’ death splintered my world apart and took away everything that was good in it.
