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“What bar?” I asked.
“The Thirsty Turtle.”
I pulled out my phone.
“Please don’t ask Travis to keep an eye on me. I’m a big girl, Pike.”
“You’re my baby and I’m going to do whatever it takes to keep you safe. You just met that guy. He could be a creep.”
“He works with Elliot at the clinic. I called earlier and confirmed he was a good guy.”
I was proud she had acted responsibly. Hell, she’d even told him she’d meet him at a public place instead of giving him our address, but something just didn’t feel right about it. I ignored the voice trying to tell me it was because I wanted Dallas to be mine. That voice could take a long hike down Eat-A-Dick Mountain.
“Are you sure you’re feeling well enough to go out? This was your first night back since having the flu.”
“I’m fine, Pike.”
“Dallas, listen…”
“I’m working,” she interrupted before she stormed away.
I watched her disappear into the storage room.“What the fuck?”
***
I pulled into the garage and stepped off my bike. Things had gotten busy at the club and I hadn’t had a chance to smooth things over with Dallas yet. It had bothered me all night. She was my best friend. I didn’t want this hanging over us. I wanted to apologize. I hadn’t been supportive of her date. She never went out, and I should have been more excited for her.
I set my helmet on the kitchen counter and jogged up the stairs.
“Dallas?
Her bedroom door was open, and I stepped inside.
“Dallas?”
My heart dropped when I saw the little pink note lying on her bed. I knew whatever it said was not going to help my mood tonight.
Pike, I’m staying at Emily’s for a few nights. I just need some girl time. I’ll be back before my shift at the club on Wednesday.
I pulled out my phone and typed out a text.
I need you to call me.
I had a feeling she had silenced my notifications. She had definitely turned off her read receipts.
I stood in her room for several minutes, trying to figure out what my next move was.
I wanted to go to Emily’s and spank Dallas’ ass before dragging her back home where she belonged. I also wanted to lecture her on communication and respect. We didnotleave things between us like this. She’d left before we could talk. Twice. I wanted to tell her I loved her and I knew she deserved better, but I was selfish and wanted her. Then I’d take her to my bed, strip her down, and eat her little pussy until she couldn’t take another orgasm.Lose myself in her heat. Hold her after, making sure she knew how special she was.
I didn’t do any of those things, though. I ordered a pizza, took a shower, and went to bed.
This was the first step in letting her go–the first step in making sure I kept my word to River. She deserved better than me and I needed to accept that.
***
Dallas
I sat on the couch in Emily’s small apartment. She had ordered pizza and opened a bottle of wine. I was three glasses in. When I called her and asked if we could have a girls’ night, she quickly agreed. I think she was lonely since she’d left her twin in another city when she moved back here.
