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Chapter sixteen

Shane

C limbing into my truck, I feel like a dog who got kicked. The sex between us was just as explosive as the last time. I knew there was chemistry. But the way she looked at me after, like I was scum…I can’t deal with that.

My head drops against the steering wheel and I know I should’ve listened to Kade. Right then, my phone buzzes in my cup holder, and I can’t help but feel a glimmer of hope that it might be Janae. Every bit of hope is dashed when I see Kade’s number on my screen. I click on the message.

Kade: You’re a dumbass. I told you to stay away from her.

How did he even know I was here? Then I remember that Janae lives with Sam. She must’ve ratted me out. Man, I’m fucking everything up these days, because he’s right. I’m an idiot and I should’ve stayed away. If not for any other reason, then that I feel worse now than I did before.

Me: I needed to see her. But I messed up, man.

I throw my phone back down into the cupholder and start up my truck. Before I can put it in drive, another message from Kade comes through.

Kade: Don’t worry, even though you were stupid, I think we can still pull this off.

I don’t answer him. All I can do is hope that he’s right.