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“It doesn’t seem like that.” His right eyebrow arches.
“I’m fine.”
“Now I know you’re not.” He takes his hand and places it under my jaw, tilting it up, forcing me to look into his eyes. “Talk to me.”
“I was just thinking about the accident.”
“You’re safe, Payton.”
“Am I?”
“Yes. You are.” His voice never wavers. He believes it, and I want to believe it too.
“Then if I’m safe. . . it’s time to call off the dogs.”
“What do you mean?” he asks.
“Security. If I’m safe, I don’t need them to trail me.” I lift my brow. Challenging him. If he says no, it means I’m not safe.
“Fine.” He throws his hands up in defeat and I smile, throwing my arms around his neck and kiss him. Now, without the tail, maybe I’ll start to feel normal again.
“I do have a lot of work to do later,” I say, remembering that I’m still behind after my accident.
“Then let’s eat at home.” It comes out of his mouth casually. Like this is normal. Referring to his loft as our home.
Chapter
Forty-Six
PAYTON
The first thing I notice as my eyes open is that the bed feels empty, but as they adjust to the light gleaming into the room, I confirm my suspicion.
Trent is not here.
I’ve gotten used to him being around, so it feels odd when he’s gone.
I miss Trent.
For the past few weeks, I knew I was falling for him, but right now, as I think of the way he makes me smile and the comfort I feel when he’s in the room, I realize this is more than that.
I have fallen for him already.
Completely.
I need my best friend to talk to.
I’ll go to Heather’s. I haven’t spoken to her in ages. A few texts here and there, but we haven’t been alone since before my accident. Although she has come to visit, eyes nearly popping out of her sockets when she first caught sight of this place and Trent strolling shirtless out of his gym, someone is always around, so I never feel like we can talk openly.
Wistfully removing myself from the comfort of Trent’s bed, I cross to the bathroom.
I need to brush my teeth.
Shower, too.
My reflection stares back at me in the mirror. I look like a mess.
A fully satisfied mess.
