Page 69 of Heartless

When the detective’s head twitched, Sienna explained.“We met on the day of my mother’s funeral.So, I guess the mental state he’s referring to is my grief over her death.”Her gaze set on the fucker.“Is this what you meant, Nigel?”

In response, Morrison had the decency to stay fucking quiet.

“Sienna,” Novak nudged.

“When Jake and I started dating, I told Nigel about us, and he mistakenly assumed I was seeking his approval.I believe his words were ‘I forbid it’.”Her steady gaze planted into her genitor’s.“And I made it very clear to him that being my biological father didn’t give him the right to interfere with my life.Not in any way.So, I’m not sure why he’s in my boyfriend’s house vociferating those embarrassing accusations.”

A huffed sound shot out of Morrison’s throat at the word ‘boyfriend,’ and I had to look at my boots to refrain from laughing.Cam didn’t.

Sienna wasn’t done.This time, she addressed the blonde asshole.“As for Gabby here, I was with her the night we met Jake and Silas.”When she squeezed my side, I dropped my eyes onto her smiling gaze.Christ.There was a world of strength in there.

She turned back to the female detective.“Our attraction was instantaneous, but Gabby saw it as Jake choosing me over her.A couple of days before we came here, I was having dinner with Nigel, and Gabby showed up uninvited at Jake’s place, so he texted me because he was worried aboutherstate of mind.”

Nice.Fucking.Spin.

While Sile scoffed, Sienna continued, “When I arrived, Gabby, mybest friend, had undressed in front of Jake, and said something along the lines of ‘Look at me, are you really going to say no to this?”

That was fucking verbatim.Another squeeze on my side.“That’s what she said, wasn’t it?”

“Yeah,” I replied.

The kitten with sharp claws glanced at Sile.“Silas, you were there, is that how you remember it?”

Sile’s chin jerked.“Word for word, sweetie.Escorted her out myself.”

The Ashford bitch, recognizing Sienna for the force she was, pivoted on her heels and straight out of my house.

The detective spoke next.“Mr.Morrison says you haven’t returned his numerous messages and calls.”

At that, Sienna frowned.“My relationship with Nigel is new, and since I’ve been here, I haven’t looked at my phone.”She whipped her frown to Cam.“Camila, have you seen it?”

Cam shook her head.“Maybe it’s in the kitchen?”

That was her scene, and I enjoyed playing it with her.“I think it’s in my office, baby.”

“Ah,” she breathed out before turning to Novak.“I tend to forget the outside world when I write.”

Morrison jerked forward.“Sienna, this is ridiculous.Rhodes is using you.You’ve just lost your mother, and Caitlin would have wanted you to be with family.”

At the mention of her mother, Sienna’s shoulders tightened, and my jaw clenched.When she edged closer to touch his arm, his chest puffed out.Fucking peacock.

Sienna’s tone remained quiet.“You didn’t know my mother, Nigel.Because if you did, you’d know Mom would want Jake for me.I know you two have your business differences, but seriously, what could he possibly use me for?It’s nice that you care, really, and I’m sorry you were worried, but I’m staying here, and we can set something up when Jake and I are back in the city.”

He didn’t respond.She pressed on.“If you want us to have any kind of relationship, I’d like you to get to know the man who makes me happy.”

Check-fucking-mate, motherfucker.

Cornered, his only choice was to nod and get the fuck out of my house.

Before the detective left, she said, “Ladies and gents, enjoy the rest of your day, and thank you for your time.”

As soon as I closed the door, Cam wrapped her arm around Sienna’s shoulders.“Shit, Sia.That was one classy take down.”

The corner of Sienna’s mouth twitched, but her face was flushed and her fists tight.“I can’t believe him.And with freaking Gabby.Those two are just...awful.”

“Let’s go back to the pool and relax,” Cam said.

Sienna touched her temple to Cam’s.“I’m okay, Camila, and you have more important things to do.I’m going to read for a little bit.”