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Avery narrowed her eyes. “Are you sure?”
Damn, that girl would have made a good Domme, too.
“Okay, well, maybe there are some new things. Or one new thing. But it’s not a big thing.” I hedged, then immediately cracked under the glares of all four girls. “Okay, fine. But no one says anything. Got it?”
All four heads nodded as I looked around the table.
I took a deep breath. “So, last Friday, I, um, went to Blackstone.”
“In that snowstorm?” Savannah’s brows knit together in concern. “I thought the roads were bad. I was stuck at home for two days. I couldn’t even get to the barn for work.”
I sighed dramatically. “Yes, the roads were bad, okay? But I went. That’s not the point, anyway. The point is that no one else was there. Except Drew. And I got stuck there until Sunday, because my car is a piece of crap and I need a new one.”
Avery leaned in. “And?”
“And what? That’s it.” I looked at my hands. That was all I was going to say. Yep. That was—
“Then why did Drew say he was going to paddle your ass? He called Brax on Friday night. I could hear everything they said. So? Did he? Did you scene?” Avery pressed.
So much for keeping anything a secret around here. “Well…. yes,” I relented. “We…yeah, we scened.”
“And? How was it?” Kaylee’s eyes were bright with curiosity.
“It was…good. Really good. That’s all I want to say. I don’t want to jinx anything. I’ll tell you more this weekend. If there’s more to tell.” I crossed my fingers that they would leave it at that.
Avery wiggled her eyebrows. “Looking forward to it, girl.”
I drove my work truck to the airport early Friday morning, a travel mug of sugary coffee in the cupholder. Justin, my manager, was coming in today, and if I got ahead with some work, I’d be able to take a longer lunch today with him.
I focused as soon as I sat down at my desk and plugged away at things.
When a knock sounded at my office door, I jumped. What time was it? I looked at the clock. 11:45 already?
Justin was leaning against my door frame, smiling.
I jumped up, launching myself at my old friend for a hug. “Justin! How are you? So good to see you!”
Justin laughed. “Good to see you too, Em. Things are great. Got some great news. Lots of it, actually. Want to head to lunch? I’ll fill you in there.”
We headed to the Smokehouse. It was a newer place near my house, and I was obsessed.
I slid into the booth across from Justin. My stomach growled at the scent of barbecue, but I needed facts before I could focus on food. “So? Spill! What’s up with you and Sarah?”
Justin looked happy today—happier than I’d seen him in a while, actually—and I hoped that meant that things were good with his girlfriend.
Justin smiled. “Well…we’re engaged. We’re getting married next summer.”
I let out a shriek of glee. “What? That’s amazing! I’m so happy for you! How did you propose? Where’s the wedding?”
Justin laughed. “I proposed on a ski vacation, actually. In Jackson Hole. We’re going to get married there, at the top of the mountain. It’s going to be gorgeous.”
I sighed. “That’s so romantic. I can’t wait.” I loved weddings, and love in general. The idea of a wedding at the top of a mountain sounded amazing.
“Me either, actually. It’s been a long road, but I feel like it’s right. How’s your love life?”
“Oh, you know me. Just keep hoping for the best.” I dodged the question. Whatwasgoing on with me and Drew?
Justin let it drop. “Anyway, there’s more to the story. I don’t want to marry Sarah and have to keep traveling back and forth to all the different project sites. I need something more permanent.” He looked at me, pausing importantly. “I’m taking a job in Utah, near Sarah. I’m leaving our firm.”
