Chapter Twenty
AlisonIt would be so easy to fall for him. Kimmie was right, it’s a slippery slope, and I can feel myself slipping a little more each day, in spite of my declaration. I was surprised by his reaction, and if I’m honest with myself, even the tiniest bit disappointed. Because things between us are… surprisingly easy. In spite of the secrets still piled up between us. All the more reason this can’t ever go beyond a wild sexy late summer fling.
It’s barely light out, as I stretch and roll over for a little morning hanky-panky. Only Nico’s side is empty. “Nico?” I call, pushing up. Nico is not an early riser. Not remotely. So I immediately dismiss the idea that he’s up making himself a cup of coffee, and me a cup of tea. He’s not the ‘surprise me with breakfast in bed’ type, whi
