Page 36 of Unraveled

“I guess,” Adalyn said, though she didn’t sound convinced.

Hannah turned her probing gaze on Audrey. “Since we’re speaking of men, how’s Carter?”

Audrey speared Hannah with a glare. “I told you⁠—”

“Yeah, yeah. I know what you said. Now tell me the truth.”

“There’s nothing to tell.”

Hannah tipped her head and lifted one eyebrow as she studied Audrey. “Liar.”

“We…” Audrey trailed off, trying to figure out exactly what to say. So much had happened, and she had never filled Hannah in on what exactly transpired that night at Eros. “We’ve been talking a little bit here and there.”

Hannah glanced at Adalyn. “She’s crazy about this guy, but she won’t admit it because he was the lawyer who represented her in her divorce.”

“That’s not⁠—”

Adalyn pursed her lips. “You’re not talking about Carter Cross, are you?”

Immediately, every sense went on high alert for Audrey, and she eyed Adalyn. “Why?”

Audrey couldn’t begin to explain the irrational jealousy that flared up when she heard Carter’s name fall from the other woman’s lips. She tried to brush it off, but the prickly sensation remained.

“He was actually our lawyer, too—before we cancelled the paperwork.”

“Small world,” Hannah remarked as Audrey let out a relieved breath. Hannah turned back to her. “So, are you dating now?”

Audrey cleared her throat. “Not officially.” Not at all.

Hannah just nodded, but her clear gray eyes held a mixture of concern and pity. Part of Audrey wanted to ask for advice, but she couldn’t begin to formulate her own feelings on the matter. One minute she’d decided she was better off without him; the next she was wishing that he was next to her again. She’d heard the expression “when you know, you know.” Well, she didn’t have a freaking clue. When would it click for her? She felt like her emotions were all over the place.

“I’m still trying to work through everything,” Audrey admitted. “I’m not sure what I should feel or think. Part of me still feels guilty.”

“Why?”

“You know.” Audrey leaned her elbows on the table. “I was still married. And even though Scott cheated on me, I always wanted to hold myself to a higher standard. Plus, a lot has happened between Carter and me already. I don’t know if it’s fixable.”

Hannah sucked her bottom lip into her mouth before speaking. “This is only my two cents, so take it with a grain of salt.” Audrey lifted a brow at her. “I can attest to the power of communication. I nearly ruined something good because Luke and I weren’t on the same page. I don’t know what’s been said or what happened between you and Carter, but I’ve seen the way he looks at you. I believe anything’s fixable if you both want it.”

Audrey pondered Hannah’s words for several long moments. She knew Hannah was right. There was only one problem... she had no clue what she wanted.

“Just think about it,” Hannah said softly.

“I will.” Audrey let out a sigh as she glanced at her phone. “I’ve gotta go. I have an appointment in half an hour.”

“Carter?” Hannah turned her gray eyes on Audrey, and she nodded.

“I just have to stop in to fix a billing issue.”

“Good.” Hannah’s lips curled into a smile. “Then you can⁠—”

Audrey waved her off before Hannah could tell her—again—how sweet Carter seemed and how she should give him a chance. “I already know where you’re going with that.”

“Then you should know I’ll just keep pestering you until you listen.” Hannah gave Audrey a big phony grin when she glared at her. “Quid pro quo. You helped me with Luke. Now it’s my turn to help you with Carter.”

Audrey rolled her eyes as she scooted out of the booth. “See you later. Nice to meet you, Adalyn. Thank you for not matchmaking like this traitor here.” She jerked her head toward Hannah, and Adalyn laughed.

“Good luck. If he’s really as amazing as Hannah says he is, I think you’ll need it.”