~Lucas~
The sweat poured down my back as I pushed myself to run faster on the treadmill. Even now, I was still reeling from last night. I couldn’t believe I’d actually apologized to Sienna. I’d let her see the part of me I’d sworn no one else would. Not since… her.
The last woman who got close enough to see that side of me took my trust and crushed it. She left me cold, guarded, a cold-hearted jerk, if I’m being honest.... and with walls I swore no one would ever get through again.
But with Sienna, things felt different. Losing her felt like losing a part of myself. The realization was both terrifying and grounding. I can't afford to lose her, not yet.
I caught sight of her finishing her workout and heading to the women’s restroom. My gaze followed her without thinking, she wore a fitt
