Chapter 18
The next night, I was ready and waiting when Hunter finally showed up. Almost forty-five minutes late for our date. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and believe that something came up that couldn’t be avoided, like an accident, but I was doubtful.
Especially when I saw the look on his face.
“I’m so sorry,” he said when I let him in. “I was working and completely lost track of time.”
I nodded, hurt and mad. But mostly hurt. “It’s fine.”
“It’s not fine. I know that means it’s anything but.”
I forced a smile. “Really. Your job is important to you. I get it.”
“You’re important to me, too.”
I shrugged. “It’s fine.”
“That means you don’t believe me. What the hell, Vicki?”
I sighed. “Really? You want to do this now?”
“It sounds like we need to. You’re mad. I get
