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When I’m done, I slip into my pyjamas, conscious not to wear anything that smells of Mac. He’s sitting on my bed, tapping away on his mobile. He glances me up and down, and I can see he wants to mention my choice of bedwear, but instead, he stands, pulling the sheets back, and signals for me to get in. He then leans down and kisses me on the cheek. “I thought I’d give you some space tonight,” he whispers. I nod, feeling sad he’s resorted to sleeping in his own room. He’s probably terrified I’ll jump on him again.
MAC
It kills me to leave Raven in bed alone, but I know how it’ll end up if I join her for another night. I find Ace in the bar. A good drink is exactly what I need right now. “You’ve been gone all evening,” he states.
“I went to work with Raven.”
“I had to go sort the docks on my own,” he grumbles.
“She’s meant to be my ol’ lady, I can’t let her work in Enzo’s without someone watching her.”
“You know, this was meant to be a fresh start and you’re heading down the same track you did in Nottingham.”
“It’s not the same,” I argue.
“Your head is with her, all the damn time. We’ve been here two fucking minutes and you’re sharing her bed.”
“Not like that,” I snap. “Jesus, I just came to have a drink with my brother. I could do without the lecture.”
“I spoke to Ruby. Deano called to say things were in a mess. He’s only just been made aware.”
“You spoke to her?” I growl.
“Seems you’re needed there, brother. Meghan ain’t coping well.”
“She’ll learn to,” I hiss, drinking a shot of whiskey.
“You’re making everything messier by hiding here with Raven.”
“I ain’t hiding. You said this was a good move!”
“Yes, to clear your head. Now, you’re jumping into bed with her.”
“Make your mind up, you told me to fuck a whore!”
“A club whore, yes. Someone with no feelings towards you—” He stops mid-sentence and stares past me. I slowly turn to see Raven rushing back towards the stairs.
“Shit,” I mutter, going after her.
I manage to grab her halfway up the stairs, catching her by the waist and pushing her against the wall. “Stop,” I whisper, “Let me explain.”
“Fuck a whore,” she spits, throwing my words back at me.
“Not what I meant,” I say firmly. “And I haven’t fucked you, so it’s irrelevant.”
She slams her hands against the wall. “Get off me.”
“Let’s talk about this calmly,” I say, slowly releasing her and backing off.
“Let’s stay the hell away from each other,” she snaps, rushing up the rest of the stairs and heading for her room.
I roll my eyes and follow, sticking my foot in the door before she can slam it in my face. “Why are you up anyway? You should be sleeping.”
“Fuck you.”
“Raven, you’re taking it out of context. I was mad at Ace and snapped. I wasn’t referring to you as a whore.”
“I heard you,” she yells, releasing the door and jumping into bed. I step inside and watch her for a second as she pulls the sheets over her.
