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“You really are an idiot, aren’t you?”
I ignore the pointy finger before it lands back on her shapely hip, and Lawson studies his hat.
My own anger is bubbling up because, clearly, Sarah’s mad at me and telling others I’m some sort of devil.
I wouldn’t mind, if I’d done something to deserve it. But I haven’t.
“Where is she?”
“Not. Here.”
“Fuck this—”
“Uh, Leland, that’s my woman, so be careful.”
I shoot him a sour look. “I’m going to her room and letting her have it.”
“She’s not here, asshole.” Dakota taps her foot. “And you don’t deserve her.”
“What did I do?” I put my hand to my chest. “Not a goddamn thing, Dakota.”
“Really?” Sarcasm drips.
“Yes, really.”
“So, you didn’t have Willa—Willa, the town skank—on your lap and your hands on her hips, getting ready to do the nasty?And I do mean fucking nasty.” She folds her arms. “I’ve a good mind to disinvite you to the wedding.”
Lawson clears his throat. “Not to get you mad at me, Wildcat, but my wedding too.”
“Shut it, big guy. I’m telling off your friend.”
He waves a hand in the air.
“That happened,” I begin, but before I can continue, Dakota leaps in.
“I’m getting my gun.” She looks about like it’s here somewhere. It probably is. She’s got a license to carry and knows how to use it.
Narrowing my eyes, I stalk up to her. “Willa came in, wiggling her ass as usual, wanting representation. And then she climbed on me. I was removing her when your friend came in and didn’t bother giving me the benefit of the doubt.”
She gives me a small shove. “You—”
“I’ve done nothing to make her so jumpy about me.” I stand my ground. “All I did was reject a pass I didn’t want.”
“Moron.” Dakota just might get her gun. Honestly, with whatever seems to be in the water in this town, I wouldn’t put it past her. It seems like it’s some kind of ‘Blame Leland First, Ask Questions Never’ drug.
Lawson comes up, puts on his hat, and takes her arm, but she shakes him off.
“She’s not used to being vulnerable.” Dakota glares at me.
I throw up my hands. “I don’t make her vulnerable.”
Lawson shakes his head. “I’m thinking you’re both blind idiots.”
Slowly, I release a breath. “If Sarah didn’t run off and jump to conclusions about me every five minutes, the world would be a better place.”
Dakota looks like she’s about to say something, but then she sniffs.
So, I ask softly, “Where is she? Can I go and talk to her now, please?”
