Sporting a black eye, Dylan met me in the front of Cooper’s office. I looked up at where guys were redoing the roof before returning my gaze to my new boss. As much as I appreciate this chance, I said...
My smile faded as we reached Ellsberg and I realized I would see Farah within minutes. Suddenly, I was terrified. We’ve been apart for a month, I said after Judd called Cooper to say we were nearly th...
Johnny pats his son on the back like the owner of a violent dog trying to keep it on a leash.
ZANE: Everyone has an ex they regret.
Say you’re beautiful, I whispered, stroking her. I’m beautiful. Good, I murmured, kissing her jaw then moving south. Say it again.
I learned long ago not to give a flying fuck what strangers thought about me. Hell, I only mildly care what my friends think. Life is too short to stress others’ opinions.
Cooper smiled. You feel weird yet? Pulling the trigger is easy, but the stuff afterwards will bother you. I’ll be honest, Cooper. If you wanted me to kill a kid or a woman, I wouldn’t be able to do it...
Your mom is a great cook, I said, enjoying the macaroni salad. Yeah, self taught. Trial and error. Can you cook? We usually didn’t have a kitchen in the motel. I can warm stuff up, but that’s it. Coop...
Stepping closer, I wiped away a tear from her cheek. You’ll make a great mom. I guess we’re going to find out, she said, melting into my arms. I was on the pill. I can’t even do that part right. Takin...
So what are you studying at school? I asked, watching the TV and not Cooper as he still played gently with a lock of my damp hair. Pre-law. Glancing at him, I frowned then forced myself to stop. You w...
Maddy showed up around eleven to drop off Scarlet and take me dress shopping. She used her mom skills to get me off the couch. Hey, pumpkin, I’ll get you a strawberry shake if you get up now, she whis...
Lark Barnes wasn’t much older than me, yet she was married and pregnant with twins. On bed rest for the last few months, she was trapped in her updated Craftsman-style house. Thanks to Bailey, my new...
I expected Candy to pick a different rental house. The little yellow one always gets positive comments from broads. Instead, she chose the blocky, brick house. It’s the kind of house I’d have picked....
Do you want to sit with your boyfriend? Cooper asked with his gaze on Nick even as his fingers caressed the nape of my neck. Maybe, but first I’ll copy your stellar notes. Bitch. Asscrack. Nerd. Hotst...
Cooper sat in the back booth, reading a book he clearly hated with a passion. Occasionally, he smacked the book onto the table then glared at it hatefully. Finally, he returned to reading.
You’re going to stop distracting me while I drive, he said and there was no humor in his voice. Do you understand? Jeans tight? I asked, daring him. Judd narrowed his eyes at me in a rather scary way....
We’re trying this again, I said, spreading my legs. You’ll never want me to stop. It’s addictive. Sure you can handle it? No, but I’m feeling fearless tonight. Cooper crawled towards me with that arro...
SAWYER: God has other plans.
I heard you’re having dinner with Lark, she said, wiggling her eyebrows. Hurry up and marry her, so we can double date and annoy Vaughn. Can’t you double date with Tawny and Judd? Cooper and Farah lau...
I have plans with my sisters on Fridays. What kind of plans? Shrugging, I stare at the frozen TV screen. The kind that don’t involve you. I don’t know what that means. Sounds wrong somehow for the wor...