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She blinks and I realize she’s looking over my shoulder. Whirling around, I catch a glimpse of a man walking out the door.
Turning back to her, I watch as her eyes remain glued to the man, her head tracking his movements as he walks across the parking lot.
Stepping closer, I lean down, putting a hand on her arm. “What’s wrong, Savannah? Who is that?”
Finally, she seems to snap out of her daze. Her head turns, her eyes slowly climbing up to my face. Her hand moves to her shirt, fisting the fabric over her heart.
“Savannah?” Concern drips from my voice as I watch her. She’s clearly distraught, although she hasn’t told me why.
Her breathing is ragged as she says, “I think…” Closing her eyes, she swallows hard before opening them, her panicked gaze locking on mine. “I think that was my stepfather.” Her voice quivers as her gaze returns to the window.
Motherfucker.
I spin around, my hands clenching into fists beside me, poised for a fight.
But he’s no longer there.
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William
BryanandIheadtoward the entrance of the modernized, smoky glass building. My gaze rakes over it appraisingly. It’s a beautiful building from the outside and I’m thrilled it’s only twenty minutes from home.
I just hope the inside is as nice. If it is, I’m buying it immediately.
Glancing over at Bryan, I see him studying the building, but his expression lacks his normal focus. I’m fairly certain his thoughts haven’t left Savannah.
“What do you think?” Grabbing the door handle, I open it, gesturing for him to go ahead of me.
He’s quiet for a few minutes, then looks around distractedly. “Looks nice so far.”
Stepping inside the building, I shove my hands inside my pockets, falling in step with him. “I meant about Savannah.”
He stops walking, sucking in a breath, completely caught off guard by my statement.
Pulling one hand from my pocket, I pat his shoulder. “Don’t fucking deny that you like her. You just gave yourself away.” I continue heading through the lobby to the elevator.
It might be an asshole thing to do, but he needs to get his head out of his ass. I’ve never seen him act like this toward any other woman.
Besides, I owe him. He was on my shit about Everleigh when I wouldn’t admit, even to myself, that I loved her.
I still remember his words.
“What are you so afraid of? You’re in love with her. Just man up and fucking admit it.”
I know my face reflects the fear that coils inside. I feel like an animal that’s been preyed on by the hunter, cornered with no way out.
I’m vulnerable, and I despise it.
I’dneverbeen in love before and the thought that I am terrifies me. Being in love gives someone the power to destroy me. I’d given up that weakness years ago, shedding it like a snake sheds its skin.
Nothing had penetrated the shell of armor that surrounds me. I won’t allow anyone close enough.
I wasn’t sure I even had a heart anymore.
Until my best friend spoke those words to me, looking at me like I’m a pussy, and he can’t understand why I won’t just admit I’m in love with Everleigh.
He makes it sound so simple.
