EXCERPT

“Look, I might be an asshole, but I’m not a cruel one. You caught me off-guard. Kayla didn’t tell me you were coming tonight. I would have prepared.” I run a hand through my hair, calming the frayed strands. “Listen, you can…” I hesitate over the words. “Come home with me tonight. Crash in my other bedroom. Might not be the ideal company you’re looking for, but it’s something. Something’s better than nothing.”

Elsie rolls her chocolate-colored eyes. “I’d rather stay in the local bar.”

“I’ve got better liquor.”

“Can’t assume your apartment will look much different than a pub.”

“I learned to clean.” I cross my arms. “Or rather how to pay someone else to do it for me. Is that what Kayla told you about my place? That it’s as shitty as a local bar?”

“She didn’t have to,” she counters. “I’ve been in your bedroom before. Remember?”

I smile. “Only too fondly…” My grin grows wicked. “But that was seven years ago. Things have changed since then. I’ve changed since then. There’s only one way you’re going to find out. And that way just so happens to involve you not sleeping on a pissy bar stool.”

She scoffs. “You’re so eloquent with words.”

“Not as good as you, Ms. Carpenter. But I’ve got an extra bed and piss-free cushions. And if you think you can stomach my dickheadedness for one more second, I might even throw some hot food into the offer and one free ’Slap the shit out of Brett’ card. Hopefully, you won’t have to use that tonight.” I grab for her luggage, swinging it over my shoulder. “But I can’t make any promises.”

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