“Not an option. Ever.” I sum up in the safest way possible, and catch him side-eyeing me with a thunderous dark gaze. He’s hardly concealing his dislike for a guy he has never met and has zero need to compete with. It’s not like he has any idea about the douche-baggery that was committed. “Why?” Why? So much for not caring, Kaelin. I don’t even know if I should tell him or sugarcoat and skim over this. I guess Simon is the reason I am here, and it’s not like it matters. Whatever I tell him…Kaelin and I have a short time together, and when this journey is over, it won’t matter anymore. It’s not like we will ever cross paths again. I’ve always been honest and direct. Why change now? “I was going to accept him… because I knew I had no other options and I’m twenty-four. I was trying to g

