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I hold out my hand, but Lindsay hugs me. “I’m so happy to meet you, Beth. Dominic hasn’t introduced us to a girlfriend in…well…ever.”
The two of them giggle and Dominic playfully scowls at them as he kisses them both on the cheek. He’s warm to them. It’s clear that they’re all close.
The five of us chat for a few minutes while drinks are being made. Dominic’s hands don’t leave my body for a single second. My waist, my hand, my arm, my hip, my shoulder. Even my ass seems to be fair game in mixed company.
Kevin mentions wanting to show Dominic something, leaving us girls alone. As soon as they go, both women look at me.
Claudia sips her margarita. “Okay, what have you done to Dom?”
I pinch my eyebrows. “What do you mean?”
Lindsay looks at Claudia and then me. “We’ve never seen him like this. His hands were all over you. He doesn’t stop staring at you. So like she asked, what have you done to him?”
I shrug. “He’s a super warm guy. Has that not always been the case?”
Claudia shakes her head. “I’ve never seen him like this with a woman. I don’t think in five years of marriage to the wicked witch of the west I ever saw him touch her once. IknowI didn’t see him stare at her the way he stares at you.”
I can’t help but smile. “I have no idea. This is how he’s been the entire few months we’ve been together.”
Claudia nods. “And you got him to get a puppy? I never thought I’d see the day.”
“I didn’t force him. I simply suggested it. I thought it might be a good idea for Matteo. Why is it so strange for him to have a dog?”
“Have you noticed a museum-like quality to his house?”
I think for a moment. “I guess everything is very clean and organized.”
“Yes. Gabriela was crazy about that. She likes everything in perfect order. Obsessively. Everything has to look impeccable for her. She wears designer clothes to soccer games and carpool lines.”
Claudia twists her lips. “Obviously you’re beautiful. You must also be really good in bed.”
I nearly spit my drink.
Lindsay laughs. “Ugh. I don’t even remember what sex feels like anymore. It’s been nearly a year and a half. I swear I heard my vibrator speak last night. It said,fuck, this bitch again?”
The two of them start laughing. I like them. They’re warm and funny.
I try to give her an understanding smile. “I went through a divorce too. It’s not easy. Just know that it eventually gets easier.”
She nods. “Thanks. I get that, in theory. It just hasn’t been my reality yet. Maybe one day soon.”
Claudia throws her arm around Lindsay. “The good news is that you’re young.” She looks at me. “Lindsay is only thirty-one.” She turns back to Lindsay. “You’re beautiful. Your body is still killer. And you’re one of the best people I know. Sebastian wasn’t ever good enough for you.”
A deep voice says, “That’s true.”
We all look in the kitchen doorway and see a man smiling. He’s got a full head of jet-black hair and blue eyes. He’s not as tall as Dominic or Kevin, but he’s extremely muscular and handsome.
Lindsay’s eyes immediately water. “Seb, what are you doing here?”
He swallows and his brow furrows, obviously uncomfortable with her being upset. “The whole gang is here. I thought I’d come by. And I wanted to meet the famous Beth.” He holds out his hand and smiles. “I’m Sebastian Monroe. It’s nice to finally meet the woman who has my friend off the market.”
I shake his hand in return. “Nice to meet you too.”
It turns quiet. There’s a lot of tension in the room.
He looks back to Lindsay. “Linds, can we talk for a minute?”
Claudia shakes her head. “Sebastian, Kevin and Dom are in the mancave. Go hang with them. Leave her alone. Stop fucking with her head.”
