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Later that night, Iheaded into Rouge to meet up with my brother and a few of the other guys. I would prefer if we went somewhere else, but I had to give it to the owners; the drinks were cheap, and the women were decent looking. If that was what you were looking for anyway. I just wanted to spend time with Ainsley.

I sent her a quick text, letting her know I was thinking of her.

Me: I hope your day went well.

The dancing dots appeared almost immediately.

Pet: It did, thank you. How was yours?

Me: It was good too but uneventful. Now I’m at the club with a few of the guys and I’d rather be with you.

Pet: You’re at a strip club but you got jealous over the fact that my assistant is a guy?

I stared at her text, not unexpecting her to actually call me out on my shit. I think that right there, made whatever these feelings I had for her, grow. Immensely.

Me: I’m a dick and I’m sorry for how I reacted.

Pet: You just there for drinks?

Me: What are you asking me, pet?

The dots danced, stopped, danced again.

Pet: I’m having a moment of jealousy myself.

Me: You have nothing to worry about. Just here for drinks with my brothers. But thank you. I’m glad I’m not the only one.

Pet: I’m confused.

Me: Same, babe. Same.

Pet: Enjoy your time with your brothers. Be safe.

Me: Always. I’ll see you soon.

“What or who put that grin on your face?”

I looked up from my phone as Jaron sat down across from me. “Nothing and no one.”

He chuckled, taking a sip of his beer. “Right.” He looked around the room, his body shifting in the seat.

“Something wrong?” I asked, my stomach twisting. Just once I would like an easy night.

“Not exactly.”

I frowned. “What do you mean?”

“I think I pulled a muscle.” He moved again, wincing. “And it hurts like a bitch.”

A laugh boomed through me. “Too much sex?”

“No such thing my friend.” He chuckled. “Piper is due anytime and I think she’s just dying for the baby to come, so she’s trying everything to make that happen. I usually love the attention, but my dick feels like I got fucked by sandpaper.”

“She’s in the safe zone, so if the baby comes now, both of them would be okay.”

Jaron raised an eyebrow. “How do you know that?”

I shrugged. “I read and know things.”