by Hart, Romi
Leigh started to argue, but it wouldn’t matter. Rory would list every reason under the sun to take advantage of Austin’s interest and any offers he might make. And honestly, he was the perfect candidate to make it clear to Chris that he was no longer welcome in her life. If Leigh switched it up that drastically, Chris would have to move on and leave her alone.
But honestly, with the way she’d treated him, Leigh doubted she had a chance in hell of repairing the damage to the point that Ezekiel Austin would ever want anything from her, much less a quick romp in the hay. She blushed at the idea of such a proposal, wishing she could erase this conversation and start over. Instead, she told Rory, “I’m not sure that’s the right choice for me, but I’ll keep an open mind, alright? In the meantime, he’s not…capable,” she said, blushing fiercely, “and I thought it might be fun to go out, have a good time, and at least survey the field.”
That seemed to satisfy Rory, who beamed. “I’m sure we can find you a flower and avoid the weeds. But don’t give up on the biker. And get me a picture! I have to see what this guy looks like.”
“Oh, right. I’m going to just walk up in his hospital room while I’m on duty and snap a photo with my phone.”
“That, or I’m coming to visit you without warning so I can catch a sneak peek.” Rory ambled off with her things, and Leigh sighed. Her friend was incorrigible, and she wouldn’t drop the subject. Leigh had every reason to believe Rory would show up at the hospital tomorrow and torture her until she pointed out Austin’s room.
Maybe the bastard would take interest in Rory instead.
And when jealousy roared inside her, Leigh slammed the locker shut, barely containing the snarling growl that threatened to crawl up her throat. It burned like acid to swallow it, and she shook her head vigorously to clear the image that arose of Austin in his hospital bed, smirking at Rory and toying with her fingers while he told her all the naughty things he would do to her.
It didn’t make sense. Leigh had no claim on the guy, didn’t want to put a stamp on him. Why would she feel such raging jealousy over him hitting on Rory?
Not wanting to explore that question for fear of the answer, she finished dressing and headed out to the car, running her fingers through her hair to remove the tangles. You just didn’t brush hair like hers; the waves would turn into a frizzed mess. She felt that choking sensation as she caught sight of Rory again, waiting by the passenger door of her car, and Leigh struggled to tamp it down and bury it deep inside. She didn’t need to start getting catty over a scenario that would never happen.
Not that it should matter anyway.
“I could really use something fried,” Rory sighed as they pulled out of the parking lot.
Snorting, Leigh told her, “What’s the point of working out if you’re just going to replace the calories you burn off?”
“What’s the point of burning off calories if not to make room for fried food?” Rory tossed back.
Leigh had to laugh. Her friend was nothing if not quick witted. But she found herself staying distracted, even as she pulled up to the little bistro where she could order a salad and Rory could get something greasy. She just couldn’t get past her reaction to the thought of Ezekiel Austin showing interest in someone else. And she couldn’t stop picturing that arrogant smile on his battered face, which was handsome despite the slight swelling and purple and blue coloring along his chin and temple.
Those markings should serve as a warning, a reminder of who and what he was. Instead, it made him seem stronger and more appealing, maybe because he was the forbidden fruit. She picked at her salad slowly, considering the merit of taking Rory’s advice while her friend had no trouble rambling on and on about various topics. Could it be to her benefit to see if something sparked with the guy? If it did, she certainly wasn’t going to take it any further than the bedroom.
It wouldn’t matter until Austin was back on his feet anyway. She had plenty of time to talk herself out of listening to the ridiculous ploys, plenty of time to forget about those silver eyes, and plenty of time to get over Chris and maybe even get under someone else.
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