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Chase released an annoyed breath, rose, and went to the table where the tray was set.
I followed.
Dread coursed through my veins.
Why do I feel so bad, like I’ve done something wrong?
A ball of regret dropped to the pit of my stomach. I should’ve never agreed to this craziness.
This isn’t my scene.
“Come on. Sit down.” Lucy smiled and motioned for me to join them.
Chase snatched up the remote control and unmuted the TV. A sportscaster yelled out scores and imitated an animated response to a bad call.
I ate my burger, even though I was no longer hungry. I needed to sober up. The food traveled down my throat. I noticed no taste nor reveled in the flavor or texture.
I missed Vivian and Troy. I needed some familiarity around me, something that made me feel safe.
It had been a long time since I’d sat in a room with two people and felt utterly alone.
This life isn’t for me.
Chapter 16
Not for Me
After the lamb burgers, I passed out in my chair right at the table.
When I woke up, I was lying in bed between two people. It took me several minutes to realize where I was. Someone’s arm was hooked around my waist in a possessive manner. The owner of that arm’s hard body was pressed into my back and behind. The scent of new leather mixed with vanilla drifted from their skin.
This must be Chase spooning me.
His chest vibrated against my back each time he snored.
Lucy lay asleep in front of me. She’d placed a pillow between us. I wondered if she did that for herself or me.
